Hill forts · Central Scotland
Hillfort
In or near Gorebridge.
Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newtongrange · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hillfort is a hill fort located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Hillfort is a historic hill-fort located in central Scotland. It is notable for its ancient earthworks and defensive structures, characteristic of prehistoric settlements in the region. The site offers insights into early human habitation and community organisation in Scotland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.8631, -3.0252
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH22 5TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Nearest railway station
- Newtongrange — 2.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/8154549248 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hillfort?
- Hillfort is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH22 5TP).
- What is Hillfort?
- Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Newtongrange, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH22 5TP.
- Is Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Newtongrange, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH22 5TP.