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Continue reading →: The turbulent history of Caerlaverock CastleIntroduction Located in Dumfries and Galloway, a few kilometres from the Solway Firth, stands Caerlaverock Castle. Its distinctive triangular layout, complete with a wide moat, grand gatehouse, and imposing battlements, sets it apart from every other medieval stronghold in Scotland.…
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Continue reading →: Corsbie Tower and the CranstounsCorsbie Tower is a ruined 16th-century fortification located in the Scottish Borders. Its broken walls provide a window into the lawless nature of southern Scotland in the 1500s. Indeed, the tower house, situated on elevated ground surrounded by boggy terrain,…
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Continue reading →: The island fortress of Tioram CastleAs locations go, the setting for Tioram Castle is stunning. Standing proudly on the tidal island of Eilean Tioram, it has the beautiful Loch Moidart as its backdrop. In fact, I’d say that Castle Tioram (pronounced “Cheerum”) is one of…
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Continue reading →: Exploring Greenknowe Tower: A Historic Landmark in the Scottish BordersThe Scottish Borders has a turbulent history. As well as being the frontline for wars with England, it was home to a number of notorious families known as “border reivers” (see note below). So perhaps not surprisingly, fortified tower houses…
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Continue reading →: The ruins of Torwoodlee TowerA few kilometres to the west of Galashiels in the picturesque Scottish Borders stands Torwoodlee Tower. Perched on an elevated terrace overlooking what is now the A72 road to Peebles, it must have looked quite striking in its day. Visitors…
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