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Walkerburn And District
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Walkerburn And District
The Top 7 Castles around Walkerburn And District
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 7
beautiful castles to choose from around Walkerburn And District. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Walkerburn And District. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 16, 2025
Abbotsford House and Gardens
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Abbotsford was the home of Sir Walter Scott. He built the house and laid out the gardens after the success of his literary work. The house was finished in 1824 …
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Hirendean Castle Ruins
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Hirendean Castle is a ruined 16th century peel tower probably built by the Kerr family.
Situated on the flattened top of a raised mound beside the Hirenden Burn, it is …
Situated on the flattened top of a raised mound beside the Hirenden Burn, it is …
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Castle Knowe Iron Age Fort
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The fort sits at the top of Castle Knowe, one of several summits on the ridgeline over the Tweed Valley. With views over Cardrona it is surrounded by coniferous forest. …
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Newark Castle Ruins
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Newark Castle is a large ruined tower. It was first mentioned in 1423 and was packed back to the Crown in 1445 from the Earls of Douglas, and became one …
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Torwoodlee Tower Ruins
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Torwoodlee Tower is a ruined tower house - sort of half way between a house and a castle, built for fortification and defence as much as it was built for …
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Traquair House
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Traquair House is the oldest continually inhabited house in Scotland. It proudly states on a sign outside that it has been visited by 27 Scottish kings and queens since it …
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Buckholm Tower Ruins
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This ruined tower built in the 15th century is said to be haunted by a former laird of Buckholm from the 18th century. A phenomenal location - with Meigle Hill behind it.
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