Crichton Castle

Pathhead, EH37 5XA

01875 320 017
 

Overview

Due to restrictions in place as a precautionary measure while we undertake high level masonry inspections, there is currently no visitor access inside the castle. The grounds are accessible. Find out more about our conservation work

A general view of Crichton Castle from the approach path.
Archways beneath the great diamond facade inside Crichton Castle.
Crichton Castle, as seen on its hillside terrace from across the River Tyne
A view of the remarkable diamond facade at Crichton Castle.
The stables of Crichton Castle.
Historic Scotland

Opening times

Due to restrictions in place as a precautionary measure while we undertake high level masonry inspections, there is currently no visitor access inside the castle. The grounds are accessible.

Find out more about our conservation work

Facilities

Read reviews for Crichton Castle

Awards & Accreditations

Green Tourism logo - silver award Three star Castle badge from Scottish Tourist Board
A fine stone cross on a modern base in a calm village road

Find out more

Ormiston Market Cross
A tall cross on top of a large cylindrical base

Find out more

Preston Market Cross
A grass covered straight road leading over a field

Find out more

Dere Street Roman Road, Soutra
A general view of Seton Collegiate Church.

Find out more

Seton Collegiate Church
A general view of Craigmillar Castle, featuring one of Scotland’s oldest tower houses.

Find out more

Craigmillar Castle
The unique hexagonal vaulted chamber in St Triduana

Find out more

St Triduana's Chapel, Restalrig Collegiate Church
A general view of Salisbury Crag, looking out to Edinburgh’s Old Town, in Holyrood Park.

Find out more

Holyrood Park
A general view of Holyrood Abbey and palace.

Find out more

Holyrood Abbey
A general view of Craigmillar Castle, featuring one of Scotland’s oldest tower houses.

Find out more

Craigmillar Castle
A general view of Edinburgh Castle and Castle Rock, as seen from the north.

Find out more

Edinburgh Castle
A general view of the entrance and imposing defenses at Dirleton Castle

Find out more

Dirleton Castle
The ruins of Ravenscraig Castle with its big round tower in the foreground

Find out more

Ravenscraig Castle
The ruins of Hailes Castle on a riverbank

Find out more

Hailes Castle
View of the east range at Aberdour Castle from the walled garden

Find out more

Aberdour Castle and Gardens
A general view of Tantallon Castle and its dovecot.

Find out more

Tantallon Castle
View of Greenknowe Tower from below

Find out more

Greenknowe Tower

Download our visitor app

Discover more on the go – the Historic Scotland app lets you find out about Scotland’s most iconic places wherever you are.

Plan your visit

More than 20 of our sites are now open. Please book your tickets in advance.

Become a member

Join Historic Scotland to visit our properties free of charge for a full year and support our work at the same time.

Hire a site for filming

Use one of our fantastic locations on your next shoot for an awe-inspiring backdrop to your work.

Learning visits

Our 300+ historic places serve as creative inspiration for all sorts of learning activities – and for learners of all ages.

Search our events

See the past brought to life by the imaginative year-round programme of events at our properties.