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Catcune Castle (site of)

Catcune Castle was built on an L-plan, and while it is unclear when it was built, the lands of Catcune are mentioned in 1527 and 1652. It is thought that it was built by the family who ultimately lived at Borthwick Castle, they being known by the names Catcune, Legertwood and Heriotmuir before assuming their more familiar title.

As late as 1915, the trace of three vaulted cellars were still visible on the ground floor, and the ruined walls of the main block and projecting wing could still be seen. By 1954 only a few stones remained on the rocky outcrop on which the castle originally stood, and now nothing remains.

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Alternative names for Catcune Castle

Old Castle of Catcune

Where is Catcune Castle?

Catcune Castle is in the parish of Borthwick and the county of Midlothian.

Grid reference:NT 3509 6040

Lat / long:55.83247709,-3.037841365

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Lammermuir Hills (Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg & Gifford)
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Weather at Catcune Castle

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Castles near Catcune Castle

Newbyres Castle

1.2km away

Shank House (site of)

1.9km away

Borthwick Castle

2.0km away

Arniston House

2.7km away

Castleton (site of)

2.8km away

Crichton Castle

3.0km away

Carrington (site of)

3.2km away

Temple House (site of)

3.8km away

Southside Castle

3.9km away
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Ancient sites near Catcune Castle

Wright's Houses standing stone

1.3km away

Middleton Hall (site of) souterrain

2.8km away

Crichton Mains souterrain

5.1km away

Longfaugh fort

5.5km away

Costerton souterrain

9.7km away

Costerton (site of) fort

9.8km away

Westfield cursus

10.6km away

Glencorse rock art

10.6km away

Castle Law souterrain

12.6km away
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Pictish stones near Catcune Castle

Abernethy No. 2 Class III symbol stone

15.9km away

Abernethy No. 4 Class III cross shaft

15.9km away

Princes Street Gardens Class I symbol stone

16.6km away

Court Cave Class I rock carving

36.5km away

Doo Cave Class I rock carving

36.6km away

Jonathan's Cave Class I rock carving

36.8km away

Sliding Cave Class I rock carving

36.8km away

Scoonie Class II cross slab

41.4km away

Largo Class II cross slab

43.6km away
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Pictish sites near Catcune Castle

Whitlaw silver chain

19.3km away

Haddington silver chain

21.0km away

Traprain Law silver chain

27.4km away

Borland silver chain

32.1km away

Todholes (possible) silver chain

34.4km away

Hoardweel silver chain

43.6km away

Norrie's Law hoard

47.3km away

Whitecleugh silver chain

67.1km away

Dunnicaer fort

135.3km away
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Accommodation near Catcune Castle

Midlothian Apartments
self-catering apartmentGorebridge
1.2km away
Borthwick Castle Hotel
hotelGorebridge
2.0km away
Kirkhill Mansion B&B
bed and breakfastArniston
2.8km away
Dalhousie Castle Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barBonnyrigg
4.2km away
Wester Cowden Farmhouse
bed and breakfastDalkeith
6.7km away
Premier Inn Edinburgh A7 (Dalkeith)
hotel, restaurantDalkeith
7.1km away
The County Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barDalkeith
7.2km away
Laird & Dog Inn
hotel, pubLasswade
7.5km away
Rosslyn Castle
self-cateringRoslin
8.0km away
Carberry Tower
hotel, bar, restaurantMusselburgh
9.3km away

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Cafés, restaurants & bars near Catcune Castle

Dalhousie Castle Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barBonnyrigg
4.2km away
Dean Tavern
barNewtongrange
4.5km away
Premier Inn Edinburgh A7 (Dalkeith)
hotel, restaurantDalkeith
7.1km away
The County Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barDalkeith
7.2km away
Laird & Dog Inn
hotel, pubLasswade
7.5km away
Carberry Tower
hotel, bar, restaurantMusselburgh
9.3km away
Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 (Musselburgh)
hotel, restaurantEdinburgh
10.3km away
Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 (Newcraighall)
hotel, restaurantEdinburgh
11.9km away
The Birdcage
restaurant, barMusselburgh
11.9km away
Aaron Lodge
hotel, restaurantEdinburgh
12.1km away
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Published on the 14th of May 2010 at 1:57 pm. Updated on the 14th of May 2010 at 9:57 pm.

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