Borthwick Castle


Borthwick Castle was built in 1430 by the first Lord Borthwick. We spent 3 nights here and this was one of my favorite castles we stayed in.	Us in front of the entrance drive to the castle

The Garrison Room	The State Room

Cory entering our room - The Sinclair Room - which was 76 steps up the spiral staircase to the top of the tower.	Damage done by Oliver Cromwell in 1650
	In 1567 Mary Queen of Scots and her third husband, the Earl of Bothwell fled from Edinburgh to seek sanctuary at Borthwick Castle. It was here that they spent their final days of Freedom. Us Leaving Borthwick