Borthwick Castle near Gorebridge and Edinburgh provides historic exclusive-use reception rooms and event spaces with capacities up to around 80 guests for private functions and corporate gatherings, set within a 15th-century castle offering luxury accommodation and bespoke catering.
Venue description
A restored 15th-century Scottish castle offered primarily on an exclusive-use basis. The venue provides a highly distinctive and immersive setting for senior leadership meetings, board-level strategy sessions and bespoke corporate retreats, prioritising privacy, atmosphere and focus over scale.
Location
Rural location near Gorebridge in Midlothian, south of Edinburgh.
Primary use
Corporate and luxury, with a strong emphasis on executive retreats and exclusive-use events.
Nearest airports and stations
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 35 to 40 minutes by car.
Edinburgh Waverley railway station is approximately 30 minutes by car.
Gorebridge railway station is approximately 10 minutes by taxi.
Parking availability
On-site parking is available for guests and event attendees.
Total number of bedrooms
12 bedrooms.
Meeting and conference spaces
Meeting activity is typically hosted within historic reception rooms and dining spaces, adapted for corporate use during exclusive hire.
Number of meeting rooms and maximum capacities
2 large rooms for up to 70 people each or 195 people in total.
Typical layouts supported
Boardroom and informal meeting layouts are supported.
In-house AV provision
Basic presentation facilities suitable for boardroom-style meetings.
Food and beverages available
On-site catering is provided as part of exclusive-use packages, including formal dining, private lunches and hospitality tailored to the group.
Breakout and informal working areas
Informal working and breakout activity takes place within lounges, private rooms and the castle grounds, supporting discussion-led and reflective sessions.
