Borthwick

Borthwick is a hamlet, parish and stream in Midlothian, Scotland. The parish includes the 15th century Borthwick Castle, which is to the east of the village and the villages of Gorebridge and North Middleton. Nearby is Newtongrange in the parish of Newbattle.

Borthwick
The 18th century kirk in Borthwick
Borthwick
Location within Midlothian
OS grid referenceNT366595
Council area
  • Midlothian
Lieutenancy area
  • Midlothian
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townGOREBRIDGE
Postcode districtEH23
Dialling code01875
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
  • Midlothian
Scottish Parliament
  • Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale

The civil parish has an area of 9375 acres and a population of 2,841 (in 2011).

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