Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Crichton within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Crichton.-- par. and vil., E. border of Edinburghshire, 2 miles NE. of Fushiebridge ry. sta. and 6 miles SE. of Dalkeith, 4821 ac., pop. 1094; in vicinity of vil. is the ruined castle of Crichton, described in Marmion, the residence of Sir William Crichton, Chancellor of Scotland during the minority of James II.