Hawthornden Castle, Midlothian. Photographed here in March 2025 for Benjamin Tindall Architects, who have just completed a major conservation project. The Castle consists of a 15th century keep, to which has been added a 17th century wing, with additions and amendments from the late 20th century. It was bought by the Heinz family in 1982 and transferred to the Hawthornden Foundation, which operates it as a writers’ retreat; the promotion of writing being one of the passions of socialite, actress and philanthropist Drew Heinz (1915-2018). The building is not open to the public, and access to photograph the wonderful interiors was a privilege. The drone was required to produce this view of the Castle on its rocky clifftop.
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