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Continue reading →: Exploring Elibank Castle: A Historic Scottish FortressPerched on a hillside plateau high above the River Tweed, the ruins of Elibank Castle are a reminder of the Scottish Borders’ unsettled history. Located about 3 kilometres east of Walkerburn in the Tweed Valley, this late 16th-century fortress was…
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Continue reading →: Castlehill Tower: History and ArchitectureOn a grassy hill behind some houses in the small village of Castlehill stands an intriguing ruin. Castlehill Tower, also known as Castle Hill of Manor, is a late 15th-century tower house. Its architecture and strategic location—guarding a vital ford—reflect…
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Continue reading →: A Guide to Nether Horsburgh Tower in the Scottish BordersNether Horsburgh Tower, near Innerleithen in the Scottish Borders, is a ruined 16th-century tower house. It is historically linked to the Horsburgh family and later to the Stewarts of Shillingshaws after its sale due to family debts. The tower occupies…
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Continue reading →: Exploring Dryhope Tower: A Glimpse into Scottish Border HistoryDryhope Tower is a significant ruined peel or tower house located in the valley of the Yarrow Water near St Mary’s Loch in the Scottish Borders. Historically serving as a defensive structure, this sturdy-looking tower stands on a shelf of…
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Continue reading →: The secrets of Orchardton Tower: Scotland’s unique round fortressOn a quiet rise above the Galloway coast sits a large stone cylinder. Weather‑worn and roofless, Orchardton Tower has stood for over five centuries. As the only free‑standing round tower house in mainland Scotland, it is a singular survivor from…
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