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Castleton (site of)

In 1582 or 1586 the tower and lands of Castleton were added to the Arniston House estate by Sir James Dundas, who, along with his father George Dundas and their respective wives, bought them from John Elphinstone of Schank.

Earlier in the 16th century it is said to have been owned by the Bryson family. The village of Castleton grew up around the castle, which is said to have stood on the site of the present farmhouse, although nothing now survives of the older building.

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Alternative names for Castleton

Cassiltoun; Castletoun; Littil Johnsschott; Littlejohnssschott

Where is Castleton?

Castleton is in the parish of Borthwick and the county of Midlothian.

Grid reference:NT 33141 58390

Lat / long:55.814170,-3.068395

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OS Map for Castleton

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Lammermuir Hills (Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg & Gifford)
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Weather at Castleton

-1°C
max -0°C / min -3°C
7km/h SSW
1033mb
89%
16%
08:16 16:33

Few clouds
Weather observed at Gorebridge at 05:12

References (books)

The Arniston Memoirs
George W. T. Omond
Edinburgh, 1887

References (websites)

Canmore

Castles near Castleton

Arniston House

1.2km away

Temple House (site of)

1.4km away

Carrington (site of)

2.5km away

Catcune Castle (site of)

2.8km away

Clerkington (site of)

2.8km away

Shank House (site of)

2.8km away

Newbyres Castle

3.3km away

Borthwick Castle

4.0km away

Whitehill (site of)

5.0km away
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Ancient sites near Castleton

Middleton Hall (site of) souterrain

3.6km away

Wright's Houses standing stone

3.9km away

Crichton Mains souterrain

7.7km away

Longfaugh fort

8.0km away

Glencorse rock art

9.4km away

Castle Law souterrain

11.6km away

Castle Law fort

11.6km away

Costerton souterrain

12.2km away

Costerton (site of) fort

12.3km away
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Pictish stones near Castleton

Abernethy No. 2 Class III symbol stone

16.6km away

Abernethy No. 4 Class III cross shaft

16.6km away

Princes Street Gardens Class I symbol stone

17.2km away

Court Cave Class I rock carving

38.5km away

Doo Cave Class I rock carving

38.6km away

Jonathan's Cave Class I rock carving

38.8km away

Sliding Cave Class I rock carving

38.9km away

Scoonie Class II cross slab

43.6km away

Borthwick Mains Class I symbol stone

45.5km away
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Pictish sites near Castleton

Whitlaw silver chain

19.7km away

Haddington silver chain

23.7km away

Borland silver chain

29.5km away

Traprain Law silver chain

30.1km away

Todholes (possible) silver chain

31.8km away

Hoardweel silver chain

45.6km away

Norrie's Law hoard

49.5km away

Whitecleugh silver chain

64.4km away

Dunnicaer fort

137.9km away
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Accommodation near Castleton

Midlothian Apartments
self-catering apartmentGorebridge
3.2km away
Kirkhill Mansion B&B
bed and breakfastArniston
3.7km away
Borthwick Castle Hotel
hotelGorebridge
4.1km away
Dalhousie Castle Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barBonnyrigg
5.3km away
Rosslyn Castle
self-cateringRoslin
7.2km away
Laird & Dog Inn
hotel, pubLasswade
8.3km away
Premier Inn Edinburgh A7 (Dalkeith)
hotel, restaurantDalkeith
8.4km away
Wester Cowden Farmhouse
bed and breakfastDalkeith
8.9km away
The County Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barDalkeith
9.0km away
Aaron Glen Guesthouse
bed and breakfastLoanhead
9.3km away

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Cafés, restaurants & bars near Castleton

Dalhousie Castle Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barBonnyrigg
5.3km away
Dean Tavern
barNewtongrange
6.1km away
Laird & Dog Inn
hotel, pubLasswade
8.3km away
Premier Inn Edinburgh A7 (Dalkeith)
hotel, restaurantDalkeith
8.4km away
The County Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barDalkeith
9.0km away
Carberry Tower
hotel, bar, restaurantMusselburgh
11.7km away
Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 (Musselburgh)
hotel, restaurantEdinburgh
12.5km away
Aaron Lodge
hotel, restaurantEdinburgh
13.0km away
Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 (Newcraighall)
hotel, restaurantEdinburgh
13.5km away
The Birdcage
restaurant, barMusselburgh
13.9km away
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Published on the 14th of June 2011 at 11:10 am. Updated on the 14th of June 2011 at 8:09 pm.

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