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Crichton Castle

Crichton Castle was built in the late 14th century by John de Crichton. The tall tower now forms the south east corner of a much larger castle which has been added to over the centuries.

The most impressive – and surprising – feature is the Italianate facade of the north range, built in the 1580s by Francis Stewart, the Earl of Bothwell, inspired by his extensive travels on the Continent, in particular in Italy.

In 1956 the castle passed into state care.

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Alternative names for Crichton Castle

Crechtoun; Crighton Castle; Crychtoun

Clans associated with Crichton Castle

Crichton

Surnames associated with Crichton Castle

Crichton

Where is Crichton Castle?

Crichton Castle is in the parish of Crichton and the county of Midlothian.

Grid reference: NT 38000 61140

Lat / long: 55.839527, -2.991478

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OS Map for Crichton Castle

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

13°C
max 15°C / min 12°C
19km/h ENE
1018mb
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References (websites)

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Castles near Crichton Castle

Borthwick Castle

1.8km away

Vogrie House (site of)

2.1km away

Southside Castle

2.9km away

Catcune Castle (site of)

3.0km away

Tyne Lodge (possible)

3.2km away

Ford House

3.3km away

Newbyres Castle

3.6km away

Black Castle (site of)

3.7km away

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Ancient sites near Crichton Castle

Wright's Houses standing stone

1.7km away

Crichton Mains souterrain

2.1km away

Longfaugh fort

2.5km away

Middleton Hall (site of) souterrain

3.2km away

Costerton souterrain

6.7km away

Costerton (site of) fort

6.8km away

Westfield cursus

10.3km away

Glencorse rock art

13.4km away

Tollishill standing stone

14.2km away
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Pictish stones near Crichton Castle

Abernethy No. 2 Class III symbol stone

17.2km away

Abernethy No. 4 Class III cross shaft

17.2km away

Princes Street Gardens Class I symbol stone

18.0km away

Court Cave Class I rock carving

36.0km away

Doo Cave Class I rock carving

36.0km away

Jonathan's Cave Class I rock carving

36.2km away

Sliding Cave Class I rock carving

36.3km away

Scoonie Class II cross slab

40.5km away

Largo Class II cross slab

42.5km away
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Pictish sites near Crichton Castle

Whitlaw silver chain

17.8km away

Haddington silver chain

18.3km away

Traprain Law silver chain

24.5km away

Borland silver chain

35.1km away

Todholes (possible) silver chain

37.4km away

Hoardweel silver chain

40.7km away

Norrie's Law hoard

46.2km away

Whitecleugh silver chain

69.9km away

Dunnicaer fort

133.4km away
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Accommodation near Crichton Castle

Borthwick Castle Hotel
hotelGorebridge
1.8km away
Midlothian Apartments
self-catering apartmentGorebridge
3.6km away
Kirkhill Mansion B&B
bed and breakfastArniston
5.2km away
Dalhousie Castle Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barBonnyrigg
6.2km away
Wester Cowden Farmhouse
bed and breakfastDalkeith
6.6km away
The County Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barDalkeith
7.8km away
Premier Inn Edinburgh A7 (Dalkeith)
hotel, restaurantDalkeith
8.5km away
Carberry Tower
hotel, bar, restaurantMusselburgh
8.7km away
Laird & Dog Inn
hotel, pubLasswade
9.2km away
Fa'side Castle
bed and breakfast, self-catering apartmentTranent
9.8km away

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Cafés, restaurants & bars near Crichton Castle

Dean Tavern
barNewtongrange
5.8km away
Dalhousie Castle Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barBonnyrigg
6.2km away
The County Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barDalkeith
7.8km away
Premier Inn Edinburgh A7 (Dalkeith)
hotel, restaurantDalkeith
8.5km away
Carberry Tower
hotel, bar, restaurantMusselburgh
8.7km away
Laird & Dog Inn
hotel, pubLasswade
9.2km away
Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 (Musselburgh)
hotel, restaurantEdinburgh
9.9km away
The Birdcage
restaurant, barMusselburgh
11.8km away
Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 (Newcraighall)
hotel, restaurantEdinburgh
12.4km away
Best Western Kings Manor Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barEdinburgh
13.4km away
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Published on the 14th of May 2010 at 1:57 pm. Updated on the 8th of May 2023 at 12:57 pm.

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