Which castle is closer to Roslin in Midlothian, Scotland: Hawthornden Caslte or Roslon Castle?
Hawthornden Castle Hawthornden Castle is located on the River North Esk in Midlothian, Scotland. The castle lies a mile to the east of Roslin at grid reference [ NT287637] , and is just downstream from Roslin Castle. Hawthornden comprises a 15th-century ruin, with a 17th-century L-plan house attached. The house has been restored and now serves as a writer's retreat. Man-made caves in the rock beneath the castle have been in use for much longer than the castle itself.
Pitlurg Castle Pitlurg Castle was a 16th-century keep, about 3.5 mi east of Keith, Banffshire, Scotland, north of the Burn of Davidston, at Mains of Pitlurg.