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Borthwick Castle, Midlothian

Borthwick Castle is a mediæval castle near Borthwick, Midlothian. It was constructed in 1430 for Sir William Borthwick, from whom the castle takes its name. It remains the Borthwick family ancestral seat. It is within the council area of Midlothian.
Historic Environment Scotland Category A Listed LB805.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Midlothian
Lat, Long: 55.826733,-3.0074733
Grid Reference: NT 3698 5973
Civil Parish: Borthwick CP
Council Area: Midlothian CA
Police Area: Scotland (The Lothians and Scottish Borders) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 300027
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Borthwick_Castle,_Midlothian_300027

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