Discover North Middleton

When planning a stay in North Middleton, you can focus on different things: the building history of nearby Crichton Castle, a path through Currie Wood and leisure facilities in the village. If you’re looking for a hotel, consider whether building history, a particular route or activities in the local park should shape your stay.

Culture and building history

Nearby Crichton Castle is a medieval courtyard castle. Construction began around 1400, and the site was further developed in several building phases during the 15th and 16th centuries. Its origins can therefore be understood as a longer process, rather than reduced to a single point in time. The surviving sections retain a high degree of their structural and decorative features and include numerous notable architectural elements. This destination therefore focuses both on the sequence of building phases and on the surviving design details. Crichton Castle also remains a significant feature of the modern landscape—an aspect in its own right, alongside its building history.

Nearby Middleton Hall in Midlothian is also listed as a Category A listed building.

Paths through Currie Wood

The path through Currie Wood is linked to the Borthwick-Crichton Right of Way and is marked by a Scotways sign. One loop with a specified distance is the 8-mile Crichton Circuit: it runs from Vogrie through Crichton, Borthwick and Gorebridge, and passes through area 1a of Currie Wood. Its length and the places named provide a clear framework for planning the circuit. Check current route conditions before setting off, as they may change.

Core Path 13 in Midlothian is named “North Middleton and Crichton”. For planning purposes, you can distinguish this path name from the Crichton Circuit, whose distance and route are described through several named places.

Leisure facilities in the village

The local park has a circular track for cyclists and skaters known as a “pump track”. North Middleton also has a pétanque court built by the community council. The two facilities cater to different interests: a track for cyclists and skaters, and an area for playing pétanque. Check the condition of the pump track locally before visiting, as well as the current state of the pétanque court.

Getting there and staying

The A7 runs through North Middleton; Borthwick Castle is a few minutes from this road. The castle is 12 miles south of Edinburgh. Borthwick Castle is about 30 minutes from Edinburgh Airport; journey times may vary depending on conditions. These details refer to Borthwick Castle, not to a general travel time for North Middleton.

Borthwick Castle can be hired exclusively for weddings, private celebrations and luxury stays. Ask directly about availability. When planning a stay, you can weigh up this specific option alongside your other interests in culture, walking routes or leisure facilities.

Discover more destinations: Gorebridge, Roslin, Bonnyrigg, Loanhead, Polton, Dalkeith, Penicuik, Rosewell

For the regional travel overview: Midlothian.