Castlelaw Fort

Also known as:
Castle Law
Nearest town:
Penicuik (3km SSE)
OS reference:
NT2364
OS sheet:
66
Latitude:
55° 51' 46.51 N
Longitude:
3° 13' 49.49 W
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Image of Castlelaw Fort (Hillfort) by spencer

Looking E, Bass Rock just visible to L of wood in centre of image

Image credit: Mike Purslow
spencer
spencer Jan 4, 2022
Image of Castlelaw Fort (Hillfort) by GLADMAN

The western defences are unfortunately much more denuded... although nonetheless recognisable. Carnethy Hill rises majestically beyond.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
GLADMAN
GLADMAN Jun 24, 2014
Image of Castlelaw Fort (Hillfort) by GLADMAN

The Pentland Hills rise beyond the northern defences... well worth a wander since there’s cairns, hillforts and battle sites to be found there.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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GLADMAN Jun 24, 2014
Image of Castlelaw Fort (Hillfort) by GLADMAN

Eastern outer defences, looking approx north. Note that an army firing range can be seen beyond...

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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GLADMAN Jun 24, 2014
Image of Castlelaw Fort (Hillfort) by GLADMAN

Outer eastern flank, looking approx south.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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GLADMAN Jun 24, 2014
Image of Castlelaw Fort (Hillfort) by GLADMAN

Turnhouse & Carnethy Hills rise to the approx south-west, both crowned by ancient cairns... the latter a massive example.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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GLADMAN Jun 24, 2014

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Castlelaw Fort

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CARL Nov 19, 2010

When visiting the Souterrain there are several signs stating where you can and can’t go and warning signs about ‘live firing’ etc. It was getting late and I didn’t have time to have a good look around to see which (if any) parts of the Hillfort you can access. There are decent views to have all around from this high point.

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