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Borthwick Castle, Gorebridge
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One of the most impressive castles in Scotland, Borthwick Castle is a magnificent U-plan keep with projecting wings, separated by a deep narrow recess. The walls are massively thick; and the hall is a particularly fine room. The castle was built by Sir William Borthwick in 1430. James Hepburn, Earl of Bothwell, and Mary, Queen of Scots, visited the castle in 1567 after their marriage and were besieged here, Mary only escaping disguised as a man. Cromwell attacked the castle in 1650, but it only took a few cannon balls for it to surrender.

Directions:Off A7, 2 miles SE of Gorebridge, Midlothian
Ownership:Pri/LA 01875 820514Ord. Survey Map Ref:NT 370597 66
Open:Hotel - open mid-March to January 2 and to non-residents.
Key:P R WCClick Here for explanation of Key and other abreviations

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