Notable viewpoint · Midlothian, Scotland
Braid Law
Braid Law is a viewpoint in Midlothian, Scotland.
Braid Law: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Braid Law
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Braid Law — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 55.82060, -3.30599. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Braid Law
- Scald Law · viewpoint · Midlothian · ~2 km · Must-see
- Brunston Castle · fort · Midlothian · ~3 km · Must-see
- Carnethy Hill · viewpoint · Midlothian · ~4 km · Must-see
- Penicuik House · fort · Midlothian · ~4 km · Must-see
- Bavelaw Castle · fort · City of Edinburgh · ~5 km · Must-see
- East Cairn Hill · viewpoint · City of Edinburgh · ~7 km · Must-see
- Glencorse Reservoir · lake · Midlothian · ~7 km · Must-see
- Cauldstane Slap · viewpoint · Scottish Borders · ~8 km · Must-see
- West Cairn Hill · viewpoint · West Lothian · ~9 km · Must-see
- Oldwoodhouselee Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~10 km · Must-see
- Cairns Castle · fort · West Lothian · ~12 km · Must-see
- Roslin Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~12 km · Must-see
- Colinton Parish Church · church · City of Edinburgh · ~13 km · Must-see
- Hawthornden Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~14 km · Must-see
- Craiglockhart Castle · fort · City of Edinburgh · ~15 km · Must-see
- Jupiter Artland · museum · City of Edinburgh · ~15 km · Must-see
- Easter Craiglockhart Hill · viewpoint · City of Edinburgh · ~15 km · Must-see
- Saughton Park · park · City of Edinburgh · ~16 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Braid Law
- Scald Law · viewpoint · Midlothian · ~2 km · Must-see
- Carnethy Hill · viewpoint · Midlothian · ~4 km · Must-see
- East Cairn Hill · viewpoint · City of Edinburgh · ~7 km · Must-see
- Cauldstane Slap · viewpoint · Scottish Borders · ~8 km · Must-see
- West Cairn Hill · viewpoint · West Lothian · ~9 km · Must-see
- Easter Craiglockhart Hill · viewpoint · City of Edinburgh · ~15 km · Must-see
- Blackford Hill · viewpoint · City of Edinburgh · ~17 km · Must-see
- Corstorphine Hill · viewpoint · City of Edinburgh · ~18 km · Must-see
- Dechmont Law · viewpoint · West Lothian · ~23 km · Must-see
- Cockleroy · viewpoint · West Lothian · ~31 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Braid Law yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Braid Law?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Braid Law?
Nearby: Scald Law (viewpoint, 2 km), Brunston Castle (fort, 3 km), Carnethy Hill (viewpoint, 4 km), Penicuik House (fort, 4 km), Bavelaw Castle (fort, 5 km), East Cairn Hill (viewpoint, 7 km).
Is Braid Law worth visiting?
Braid Law is listed as a notable viewpoint in Scotland on Spotwander.