Castles · Central Scotland
Oxenfoord Castle
In or near Ormiston.
Oxenfoord Castle — country house in Midlothian, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newtongrange · 5.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Oxenfoord Castle, the nearest railway station is Newtongrange, located 5.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EH37 5UB. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Oxenfoord Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "country house in Midlothian, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8795°, -2.9794°.
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Heritage listing
Oxenfoord Castle is a country house in Midlothian, Scotland. It is located 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) north of Pathhead, Midlothian, and 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) south-east of Dalkeith, above the Tyne Water. Originally a 16th-century tower house, the present castle is largely the result of major rebuilding in 1782, to designs by the architect Robert Adam. Oxenfoord was the seat of the Earl of Stair from 1840, and remains in private ownership.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Oxenfoord Castle is an exclusive wedding venue located near Edinburgh, featuring a grand interior and beautiful gardens. The castle offers a picturesque setting for weddings and events, with impressive architecture and scenic parkland.
From the Wikipedia article
Oxenfoord Castle is a country house in Midlothian, Scotland. It is located 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) north of Pathhead, Midlothian, and 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) south-east of Dalkeith, above the Tyne Water. Originally a 16th-century tower house, the present castle is largely the result of major rebuilding in 1782, to designs by the architect Robert Adam. Oxenfoord was the seat of the Earl of Stair from 1840, and remains in private ownership. It is protected as a category A listed building, while the grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland.
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Background
History
The lands of Oxenfoord were owned by the Riddel family in the 12th century. By the 16th century the MacGills owned the estate, and built the original tower house. Sir John's son, in 1840, inherited the title 8th Earl of Stair. He commissioned William Burn to remodel the castle in 1842. Since 1993, the house has reverted to private use by the Dalrymple family and has been used as a wedding venue, for private parties, and for corporate events.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 55.8795, -2.9794
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH37 5UB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Established
- 1782
- Nearest railway station
- Newtongrange — 5.8 km
- Official site
- www.oxenfoord.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7115182 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Oxenfoord Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Oxenfoord Castle 01.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oxenfoord Castle?
- Oxenfoord Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH37 5UB).
- What is Oxenfoord Castle?
- Oxenfoord Castle — country house in Midlothian, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Oxenfoord Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Newtongrange, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH37 5UB.
- When was Oxenfoord Castle built?
- Built or established in 1782.
- Is Oxenfoord Castle a listed building?
- Oxenfoord Castle is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Does Oxenfoord Castle charge admission?
- Oxenfoord Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Oxenfoord Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Newtongrange, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH37 5UB.