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3About Crichton
Crichton is a small Midlothian village about 20 kilometres southeast of Edinburgh via the A7. The area sits amongst rolling Border countryside with typical Scottish farmland and gentle hills. Most visitors use the Edinburgh route, though the nearby A68 offers alternatives for longer journeys. The village features the striking ruins of Crichton Castle, notable for its unique Italian Renaissance diamond-faceted stonework added in the 1580s.
Where is Crichton on the map?
Crichton is in Scotland, at 55.847, -2.980 - about 19 km south-west of Gladsmuir.
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EV Chargers in Crichton
- 101 Newbigging, Musselburgh50 kW
- Shorthope Street, Musselburgh50 kW
- Eskside East, Musselburgh22 kW
- Fisherrow Car Park, Musselburgh22 kW
- Queen Margaret University Drive, Musselburgh22 kW
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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Play a pub crawl round in Crichton
Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Crichton. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.
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What is the closest airport to Crichton?
The closest airport to Crichton is Edinburgh Airport, 41 km (about 34 min by car).
