b'In 1828, King George IV, visited Scotland asCastle Melville`s Royal connectionsa guest of the Duke of Buccleuch at nearbycontinued as in 1842, on the occasion of her Dalkeith palace. The King also visited Castlevisit to Scotland, Queen Victoria was a guest Melville and a special carriage way, nowat the Castle and was greatly enamoured by Melville Gate Road, was created betweenthe beautiful and tranquil character of the the two mansions. A grand review of theEstate. Sir Walter Scott was also inspired to Midlothian Yeomanry, of which Lord MelvillewriteMelvilles Beechy Grove in his workwas colonel, took place on the south lawn. ForGrey Brother.this occasion Lord Melville arranged a lavish Banquet and among the distinguished guestsThe Castle remained in the hands of the gathered to meet the King was Sir WalterDundas family for many generations and after Scott who lived nearby. the Second World War, the ninth Lord Melville moved to a smaller house on the Estate and the Castle was temporarilyleased as an army rehabilitation centre and later as a hotel.Today, history will be recreated withthe opening of the Royal Whisky Lodge.One of the most exclusive retreatsin the world.'