Cairns Castle

Getting There

Take the B7008 from West Calder to the A70. The castle is located near the Pentland hills at the south west end of Harperrig reservoir near Livingston.

Entry costs and services

This castle is on privately owned land and is inaccessible to the public. However there is a small path on the other side of a wall from the castle. There is a small car park close to the castle.

Review

The castle was built in the 15th century by William de Carnys the original owner. The Crichtons inherited the castle through the marriage of the heiress of the castle who was the granddaughter of of the original owner.

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The road to this castles location offers lots of beautiful green scenery so it is worth the drive. The castle itself is obscured by lots of trees and ivy, but this adds to its charm. There isn’t much to do in the area, but it offers great walks in the area. This was a short visit, but a scenic one.