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NT 320-636 Midlothian Scotland
Dalhousie
Castle is an imposing 15th century L-plan tower house, which encases the foundation
walls and vaulted dungeons of the earlier 13th century fortress. The castles original
layout remains, with a four storey inner keep, a courtyard enclosed by a high
curtain wall and a large flanking drum tower. Cromwell occupied the castle in
1648. 3 miles west is Rosslyn Castle and 4 miles
south-east is Borthwick Castle.
Dalhousie Castle is located south-east of Bonnyrigg, off the B704. 7 miles south-east of Edinburgh, on the A702-B704.
The site is a privately owned hotel and access is restricted to guests with reservations for an overnight stay or dining in the restaurant.
There is a car park.
For admission rates and special events go to its HomePage.
and a castle map
of the area 