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Brief description of site

There is extensive late-18th-century parkland at Oxenfoord Castle with 19th-century formal terraced gardens around the house, and a mid- to late-19th-century pinetum and woodland garden.

Brief history of site

The house was a girls' school from the early-20th century, and is now used as a wedding venue and conference centre.

Location information:

Address: Oxenfoord Castle, near Pathhead, Midlothian, EH37 5UB

Locality: Dalkeith

Local Authorities:

Midlothian; Newbattle/Pathhead

Historical County: Midlothian

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: 66 Grid Ref: NT388655
Latitude: 55.87875 Longitude: -2.979777

Key information:

Form of site: country estate

Purpose of site: Ornamental

Context or principal building: house

Main period of development: Late 18th century

Survival: Extant

Site Size (Hectares): 124

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