Historic Scotland places in Midlothian

2 Historic Scotland places to visit in Midlothian, including 1 historic site, 1 castle. Tick them off your checklist as you go, or see them on the map.

Castlelaw Hill Fort
Castlelaw Hill Fort
Historic Site

Iron Age hill fort of three concentric ramparts in the Pentland Hills outside Edinburgh, with a 20-metre underground souterrain to explore and wide views; free, a short walk from a small car park beside the Army's rifle range.

Crichton Castle
Crichton Castle
Castle

A great castle of the Crichtons and the Earls of Bothwell above the River Tyne in Midlothian, with an Italianate diamond-faceted courtyard front of about 1580; free, closed for conservation, grounds open, a 400-metre walk.

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