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Rosslyn
Castle
NT 274-628 Midlothian Scotland
NT 274-628 Midlothian Scotland
Rosslyn Castle is an impressive 14th century stone keep and courtyard fortress, founded by Henry Sinclair, earl of Orkney. It was built on a rocky promontory of Roslin Glen, there are towers and ranges of buildings from the 15th and 16th century. Visit pending. 3 miles east is Dalhousie Castle.
Rosslyn Castle is located south of Roslin, off Chapel Loan. 8 miles south of Edinburgh, on the A702-A703.
The site is owned by the Earl of Rosslyn and can be let has holiday accommodation from The Landmark Trust.
The site is visible from the road.
There is a car park.
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of the area 
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of the area