Blackcastle Hill, East Lothian is a hillfort in East Lothian, Scotland.
What follows is drawn from published sources, with each claim labelled by how firmly it is established.
Plan your visit
- Location
- 55.9444°N · 2.4331°W
- Access
- Open access
- Terrain
- Moderate walking
Nearby places
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- Near Duns
- 1.8 km from car park
- Some walking
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