Borthwick, near Edinburgh
Midlothian
Scotland
Circa Date: 1430 w/1892 alterations
Status: Fully Extant
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Country House: Yes
Built / Designed For: Sir William Borthwick
House & Family History: In 1567 Borthwick was the refuge of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the Earl of Bothwell after the murder of Darnley; after her hiding place was discovered, Mary is said to have escaped from Borthwick dressed as a man. The castle was besieged by Oliver Cromwell in 1650.
John Bernard (J.B.) Burke, published under the title of A Visitation of the Seats and Arms of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, among other titles: 2.S. Vol. I, p. 188, 1854.
Country Life: XXXIII, 778 plan, 1913. CIV, 126, 1948.
Title: Disintegration of a Heritage: Country Houses and their Collections, 1979-1992, The
Author: Sayer, Michael
Year Published: 1993
Publisher: Norfolk: Michael Russell (Publishing)
ISBN: 0859551970
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Category A
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Sir William Borthwick, 15th century; Borthwick family here from 1410 until 1984.
Current Ownership Type: Corporation
Primary Current Ownership Use: Luxury Accommodation / Exclusive Use
Ownership Details: Available for exclusive use for groups.
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 01875-820-514
Fax: 01875-821-702
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.borthwickcastle.com
Historic Houses Member: No