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About Borthwick

Borthwick lies in Midlothian's countryside, about 20km southeast of Edinburgh via the A68 and local roads. The village sits among the Lammerlaw Hills, serving as a quiet stop between the capital and the Borders. Long-distance visitors typically arrive via the A68 from England, whilst locals use the B6372 through neighbouring villages. The imposing 15th-century Borthwick Castle dominates the village, standing 110 feet tall as one of Scotland's finest preserved tower houses.

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Borthwick is in Scotland, at 55.826, -3.017 - about 16 km south-east of Gilmerton, Edinburgh.

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The closest airport to Borthwick is Edinburgh Airport, 40 km (about 35 min by car).

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