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Local favourite fort · Midlothian, Scotland

The Temple

The Temple is a fort in Midlothian, Scotland.

The Temple: 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 The Temple

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 The Temple — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 55.88708, -2.96877. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is The Temple open today?

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

    What is the best time to visit The Temple?

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

    What are the places to visit near The Temple?

    Nearby: Fa'side Castle (fort, 6 km), Crichton Castle (fort, 7 km), Dalkeith Palace (fort, 8 km), Tranent Parish Church (church, 9 km), Inveresk Lodge Garden (sanctuary, 9 km), St Michael's Kirk Inveresk (church, 9 km).