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 otherContinue reading “Cairns Castle”
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Midhope Castle
“If I’m killed now, Sassenach, Lallybroch is yours.” Outlander, Diana Gabeldon Getting there Follow the M9 east bound and the signs for Hopetoun House. Don’t be surprised when you start heading down a narrow road with lots of twists and turns. The castle is hidden down a turn off for Hopetoun sawmill. The only wayContinue reading “Midhope Castle”
Linlithgow Palace
Linlithgow palace is one of the most important buildings to survive from late medieval Scotland. — Historic Scotland – Alba Aosmhor Getting There Linlithgow is located in West Lothian in the central belt of Scotland. Its easy to get to by road, just take the M9. This castle is also really easy to get toContinue reading “Linlithgow Palace”
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