Castlelaw Hillfort

Explore an impressive defensive site, situated in the attractive Pentland Hills just outside Edinburgh.
Castlelaw Hillfort is free to visit and is just a few miles south of Edinbugh, situated 2 miles north of Penicuik. It is an Iron Age Fort in the care of Historic Environment Scotland.
You can discover the Fort and Earth House

Castlelaw Hill Fort whispers tales of a community that thrived for centuries within its three concentric rings of ramparts and ditches. But the real point of interest lies buried within: The earth house, or souterrain. Was it a secret hideaway, a site of ancient rituals, or simply a clever storage space? Come and discover this beautiful hill fort as an adventure awaits!

Views over the Pentlands and Gladhouse Reservoir – great for walking.
Parking available. The car park is 0.2 miles distance to Castlelaw Hill Fort
All other practical information and opening times on Historic Environment Scotland website.

https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/castlelaw-hill-fort/

Nearby – refreshments and local provisions – Penicuik Storehouse
Local accommodation – The Craigie, Penicuik / The Royal Penicuik/ Penicuik Estate self catering
Heritage =The Penicuik Papermaking Museum ( limited opening hours but can be booked for private visits)

Images accreditation HIstoric Environment Scotland and Lee Howard