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Local favourite fort · Midlothian, Scotland

Bush House

Bush House is a fort in Midlothian, Scotland.

Bush House: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Bush House

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Bush House — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 55.85926, -3.20674. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Bush House open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Bush House yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Bush House?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Bush House?

    Nearby: Oldwoodhouselee Castle (fort, 3 km), Glencorse Reservoir (lake, 4 km), Roslin Castle (fort, 4 km), Hawthornden Castle (fort, 5 km), Carnethy Hill (viewpoint, 6 km), Penicuik House (fort, 6 km).