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Castle hotels · Scotland

Castle hotels in Edinburgh & the Lothians

The Lothians wrap around Edinburgh, from the Pentland Hills to the East Lothian coast.

Nine castle stays in Edinburgh & the Lothians. The Lothians wrap around Edinburgh, from the Pentland Hills to the East Lothian coast. The castle stays listed here range from the city edge to the Borders hills around Peebles.

On our Castle Authenticity Scale that breaks down as one true castle, two castle-style mansions, four castle estate stays and two still being checked. The list runs from Edinburgh, Peebles, Musselburgh, Queensferry and beyond.

The list: 9 stays

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Dalhousie Castle, Edinburgh

Level 5 True Castle

Dalhousie Castle

Bonnyrigg, Midlothian

A stone keep built around 1450 within later curtain walls, Category A listed. Some rooms are inside the historic castle, others in a separate lodge.

Some rooms inside the walls

  • Dogs allowed
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms

4-star · Guests 8.4/10

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Cringletie House, Peebles

Level 4 Castle-Style Mansion

Cringletie House

Peebles, Scottish Borders

Rebuilt around 1863 by architect David Bryce with corner turrets in his baronial style, replacing a 1666 house, with no defensive history. Most bedrooms are in this Victorian house.

Some rooms inside the walls

  • Dogs allowed
  • EV charging
  • Restaurant

4-star · Guests 9.3/10

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9 stays on a map.

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Filter any column, or click a heading to sort. Guest ratings are from Booking.com (September 2026).

Dalhousie Castle5 True CastleEdinburgh & the LothiansSome rooms inside the walls4-star8.4Yes
Cringletie House4 Castle-Style MansionEdinburgh & the LothiansSome rooms inside the walls4-star9.3Yes
Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate4 Castle-Style MansionEdinburgh & the Lothians-4-star8.5No
Melville Castle-Edinburgh & the Lothians-4-star9.0Yes
Barony Castle Hotel-Edinburgh & the Lothians-4-star8.0Yes
Midhope Castle Cottages2 Castle Estate StayEdinburgh & the Lothians---No
Neidpath Castle Cottage2 Castle Estate StayEdinburgh & the Lothians--9.7Yes
Castle Gogar Cottage2 Castle Estate StayEdinburgh & the Lothians-4-star9.4Yes
Luffness Castle Cottage2 Castle Estate StayEdinburgh & the Lothians--8.8Yes

Questions

How many castle hotels are there in Edinburgh & the Lothians?

We list nine castle stays in Edinburgh & the Lothians. On our Castle Authenticity Scale that breaks down as one true castle, two castle-style mansions, four castle estate stays and two still being checked. Each card shows the level and, where we have confirmed it, if you sleep inside the historic walls.

Which is the oldest castle you can stay in around Edinburgh & the Lothians?

Check the level first: level 5 castles were built for defence and are usually the oldest. In Edinburgh & the Lothians the true castles on our list include Dalhousie Castle. Each castle's own page gives the building date from heritage records.

Other regions of Scotland

Highlands & Islands

16 stays listed. Three true castles, four castle-style mansions, six castle estate stays and three still being checked.

Glenapp Castle, Ballantrae

Ayrshire & Arran

14 stays listed. One castle-style mansion and 13 castle estate stays.

Crossbasket Castle, High Blantyre

Glasgow & the Clyde Valley

13 stays listed. Two true castles, two castle-style mansions, eight castle estate stays and one castle in name only.

Aberdeenshire & Moray

11 stays listed. Two castle-style mansions, eight castle estate stays and one still being checked.