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 …
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 …
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 …
Thirlestane Castle is a stunning 16th-century castle set in meadows on the Lauder Water. One of the oldest inhabited castles in Scotland, it has been home of the Maitland family …
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.