The Top 6 Castles around Torphichen
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 6
beautiful castles to choose from around Torphichen. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Torphichen. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 23, 2025
Callendar House
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Open all year [except Sundays in winter] and free to enter. The House has an excellent café.
Callendar House dates from the 14th century. It is set in the nationally-important …
Callendar House dates from the 14th century. It is set in the nationally-important …
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Blackness Castle
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Blackness Castle is perched right on the shore of the Firth of Forth.
Just like many other historical buildings in this part of Scotland, it has featured in the popular …
Just like many other historical buildings in this part of Scotland, it has featured in the popular …
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Linlithgow Palace
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Linlithgow Palace was built from 1424 and is best known as the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots (8 December 1542 - 8 February 1587). The palace fell into decline …
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Kinneil House
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Kinneil Museum is located in the stable of Kinneil House, which dates back to the 17th Century. In the museum you'll find exhibits relating both to the history of the …
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Midhope Castle
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The builder of Midhope Castle, which was built in the late 16th century, is Alexander Drummond of Midhope of the Drummond clan. It later passed to the Earls of Linlithgow …
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