Borthwick Castle
Parish: Borthwick
County: Midlothian
Grid reference: NT 36990 59732
Lat / long: 55.82644, -3.007347241
Alternative names: Locherwart Castle; Lochorwart; Mote Of Lochorwart
Built in 1430, Borthwick Castle remains largely unchanged, although it has undergone some restoration over the centuries. The main rectangular block features two full-height protruding towers, and the whole structure is surrounded by a wall strengthened with towers.
The castle occupies a raised position, and is built on the site of the motte of Lochorwart. Evidence of the moat can still be seen in the form of terracing to the east measuring around 4.0 metres wide by around 1.3 metres high.
