Crichton Castle and Glen

27/08/2025

Crichton Castle and its stable this afternoon, from the far side of the glen. A feeling of autumn is in the air, with golden stubble fields all about.

21/04/2023

The security fencing which has been erected along the Castle's walls for stonework inspection mean that it is closed inside, to visitors. But it is still a beautiful walk past the gorse in full bloom to the castle grounds, which are not affected - and there is no charge!

There is no notice in the car park, which is an oversight by Historic Environment Scotland, but here is the official information:

"Due to restrictions in place as a precautionary measure while we undertake high level masonry inspections, there is currently no visitor access inside the castle or stables. The grounds are accessible."

Here are a few photos of the castle taken this afternoon. Breathtaking as ever.

20/04/2023

A glorious, if chilly afternoon in Crichton. Spring is here!

20/01/2023

The castle and the glen. This afternoon.

16/01/2023

Winter returns to Crichton - the old manse and its cottage, looking across the Glen towards Hag Brae this afternoon.

21/10/2022

The castle, in the gloaming, tonight.
Those walls have seen centuries of drama and intrigue since it was built in the 1300s... a good and grounding reminder that these days too, will simply become history and this magnificent glen, with its proud sentinel, will still be here, long after we're gone.

18/10/2022

An autumn day in Crichton Glen. Calm, warm, golden and blue.

19/05/2022

The old Kirk yard at Crichton is aglow with cherry blossom right now, the cherry trees heavily laden and a thick carpet of pink underfoot - an unimaginable lushness this year!

05/01/2022

A fascinating GIF of a reconstruction of Crichton Castle, if you click on the link to view it on Twitter:

"Crichton Castle, Midlothian (Scotland)

Image & reconstruction of original single Keep (1390s) with wooden palisade castle-town."

“Crichton Castle, Midlothian (Scotland) image & reconstruction of orginal single Keep (1390s) with wooden palisade castle-town. A Crichton family stronghold. https://t.co/oT1aA3Bmby”

15/11/2021

Although most of the autumn colours have now passed, a few of the Crichton trees are still ablaze with gold and rust. Best to click through to see the full images.

19/01/2020

The beautiful, characterful hedgerows, a habitat for much of the local bird population and wildlife around the conservation area of Crichton village and the Castle and a big part of what makes Crichton so special, are being ripped up, senselessly, by the local landowner. There seems to be no apparent need for this, the beautiful rosa rugosa, hawthorns and beech being in remarkable shape, having been maintained and enjoyed by so many here for years. Those of us who love this special place are heartbroken.