Lothian Castle

About this property

Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Scottish countryside, just thirty minutes from Edinburgh is the 600 year old Lothian Castle. Built in the 15th century and steeped in history, this twelve bedroom property sleeps up to twenty-four guests, with spacious sitting rooms and dining areas, making it ideal for family time away, celebrations, corporate events and weddings. The castle has encountered many key personalities in British history over the years including Mary Queen of Scots and Oliver Cromwell, and great care has been taken to maintain the buildings authentic historical style while adding a dash of 21st century luxury for the modern visitor.

Lothian Castle features three incredibly stunning reception rooms, including The Great Hall, which can accommodate up to 80 guests for dining, The State Room, and The Garrison. All the living spaces are rich in beautifully carved, dark wood, colourful rugs and tapestries and sofas and cushions in sumptuous fabrics. The castle has a light and airy feel, and the shades of deep red, orange and gold used throughout add plenty of warmth; especially when paired with the beautiful open fireplaces and candelabras.

The Garrison is an ideal space for cocktails, activities and parties, thanks to its heavy dark wooden flooring and spacious layout. There is ornately-carved wooden furniture and framed mirrors, as well as lamps and candles that provide an intimate and cosy atmosphere, and The Stateroom is ideal for relaxing in front of the roaring fire with the family, reading a book, or even playing the piano.

The bedrooms at Lothian Castle are all named after historical figures, some of which may have stayed there themselves, and are all incredibly striking and impressive, with solid oak-carved beds, floor to ceiling velvet curtains, and luxurious fabrics in shades of deep blue and gold, rich grey, plum and berry. The Cottage, which stands in the grounds of the castle itself features one double bedroom and one twin room, as well as a shower room - making it ideal for a small family group, or those who want privacy away from the main property. The twin room features incredibly beautiful hand-carved wooden bunk beds, with a unique carved staircase to the top bed. The Gatehouse makes a beautiful romantic cocoon for two with its four-poster bed and Italian marble roll-top bath.

Lothian Castle sits within one and a half acres of grounds, perfect for those wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy country walks in total tranquility.

Lothian Castle holds a fantastic location, set in a tranquil spot, less than a 10-minute car journey from the village of Gorebridge. Here, visitors will find a selection of helpful amenities, including shops and restaurants, as well as Gorebridge station, where you can catch a Border Railways train into Edinburgh Waverley. The capital of Scotland, Edinburgh, is less than a thirty-minute car journey from Lothian Castle, and with its Medieval Old Town and Georgian New Town, it is bursting with excellent attractions, including, iconic Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the excellent Scotch Whisky Experience and Edinburgh Gin Distillery as well as Camera Obscura & World of Illusions and the Edinburgh Zoo, which the whole family will enjoy! For guests travelling in from afar, Edinburgh Airport is less than a 50-minute car journey away making for a short transfer time. Alternatively, helicopters can land at the castle with prior agreement.

For keen golfers or those staying on a corporate break, a variety of world-class golf courses are within easy reaching distance of Lothian Castle. These include, Muirfield, which is 40-minutes away, North Berwick, 45-minutes away while most famous of all, St Andrew's, is 2-hours from the castle. Please ensure that you check which days of the week they are open to visitors, have a suitable handicap and make sure to book in advance!

Accommodation

Main Castle
Reception Rooms
- State Room living area with roaring fire and piano
- Great Hall with dining facilities
- The Garrison
North Tower
- "Oliver Cromwell" with hand-carved oak bed and in-room bath tub (underneath the Great Hall and accessed down a quiet winding staircase)
- "Adinston" with twin single beds, log stove and en-suite shower room
- "Earl of Bothwell" with king-size four poster bed and en-suite bath and overhead shower behind a velvet curtain
- "Knights Templar" with twin single beds and en-suite shower room
- "Wizards Tower" with hand-carved oak bed and en-suite shower room (this room is accessed via the newly-opened secret staircase past the minstrel's gallery)
South Tower
- "Lord Borthwick" with king-size oak carved bed and en-suite bathroom
- "Sir Walter Scott" with hand-carved oak bed and en-suite wet room
- "Red Rose" with hand-carved oak royal canopy bed, in-room renaissance style bath and en-suite shower room
- "Mary Queen of Scots" with royal canopy hand-carved oak bed, seating alcove and en-suite shower room
- "Sinclair" with king-size bed and en-suite shower room
Cottage
- Bedroom with double bed
- Bedroom with hand-carved bunk beds
- Family shower room
Gatehouse
- Impressive suite with four-poster bed (replica of the 1486 marital bed King Henry VII and his wife Elizabeth of York), in-room Italian marble roll top bath tub and en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower
Exterior Grounds
- 1 and a 1/2 acres of grounds, ideal for country walks
* Please note that the bedrooms are scattered throughout the Castle, mostly accessed by stone spiral staircases and secret doorways and so some of the rooms may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.