Midhope Castle is on a PRIVATE part of the Hopetoun Estate
Midhope Castle is located in open countryside about 10 miles west of Edinburgh. As there is no direct public transport to our location we strongly recommend travel by your own transport, taking an official tour which includes a visit to Midhope Castle, or walking via The John Muir Way long distance pathway.
If you decide to use UBER or a taxi service it is important you have your taxi/UBER wait for you while you visit as it is very difficult to order an UBER/taxi from the castle.
Important Information
MIDHOPE CASTLE VISITOR GUIDELINES
• Midhope Castle is not a visitor attraction and therefore has no surrounding amenities or facilities including toilets or catering.
• Whilst the exterior of the castle is intact and affords a photographic opportunity, the interior of the castle is not accessible for safety reasons. The visitor experience is therefore limited to the external areas surrounding the castle. Beyond the parking sign visitor access is only permitted by foot and to the front and the exterior of the castle. The inside of the castle is derelict, unsafe and not used in any Outlander filming.
• Access is often restricted for safety reasons due to farming works, estate activities or large events taking place on the surrounding Estate. Please check the list of restricted dates on our website.
•The castle is short walk from the car park area but please be careful as the road and track is uneven and there is a hill to the castle. The castle courtyard is around 150m from the car park. As the castle is located on an access road to a working farm, work vehicles, lorries and agricultural machinery share the access road with pedestrians. For your personal safety please be vigilant at all times.
• Parking is only permitted in the designated visitor parking area. Please follow the instructions of any staff who are there for your safety.
• For your personal safety please do not visit when it is dark as there is no street lighting in the vicinity of the Castle. Visits are restricted to 5pm in the summer months and as early as 3pm in the winter months.
• There are residential properties and local businesses located next the castle. Please keep disturbance to a minimum and refrain from photographing any private or commercial properties in the vicinity.
• The use of drones for filming and photography is strictly forbidden on Hopetoun Estate without prior permission.
• The castle is located on private property and anyone visiting without a ticket may be asked to leave.
• Dogs – if you are visiting with your pet, please ensure they are kept on a lead and under control at all times.
Contact
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