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Historic Attractions in Lothians & Borders
Main Street, West Linton, EH46
There has been a church here since the 12th century, though the present building was built in 1781. Excellent 17th and 18th century gravestones, portraying costumed figures.
Liddesdale, Newcastleton, Borders, TD9 0LU
A vast eerie fortress of the 14th and 15th centuries, at the heart of many of the bloodiest events in the history of the Borders.
Pathhead, Midlothian, EH37
The walls of this virtually intact earth-house include dressed stone of Roman origin. One of the roof lintels was also clearly used before, as carved on it is the emblem of a Roman legion.
by Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42
These impressive lime kilns were built in the mid 19th century. The limestone was quarried nearby and coal to fire the kilns brought in by boat.
Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 7NH
Built in the 1440's and massively strengthened in the 16th century as an artillery fortress, Blackness has been a royal residence, prison and armaments depot.
Eyemouth, Berwickshire, TD14 5RD
Historic castle, dating back to 1846. The castle has been recently restored and is now a family home.
South Queensferry, EH30 9TQ
The house contains Scotland's best collection of furniture, porcelain and tapestries. Also portraits by Gainsborough, Raeburn, Reynolds and Lawrence.
Scotland, UK
An Iron Age hill fort with a souterrain built in one of the ditches. Some 20 metres long, the souterrain includes a large cell.
Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 7PG
Sited high on a rocky outcrop this well preserved 16th century tower house was built for defence. Memorable views from the rooftop wall walks.
Dryburgh, Melrose, Roxburghshire, TD6 0RQ
Perhaps the most beautiful of all the Border Abbeys. The ruins are remarkably complete and include an exquisite barrel vaulted chapter house.
East Linton, East Lothian, EH40 3DS
The oldest mechanically intact water-driven mill in Scotland. See and hear the mill in action and find out about the working life of a miller.
Bedrule, Roxburghshire, Scotland, UK
This attractive 19th century country church was built on a medieval Christian site. Interesting stained glass windows with scenes from the 1914 - 18 war. Remarkable gravestones.
Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland, UK
Built between the late 12th and 15th centuries, the only Scottish seat of the Knights Hospitallers, a military religious order. The tower and transept are still intact. Fine gravestones.
Roslin, Midlothian, EH25 9PU
Rosslyn Chapel, built in 1446, is unique. Its varied and symbolic carvings will interest Templars and Freemasons as well as historians and those interested in Myths.
Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland, UK
15th century church of Cathedral scale. Sacked in 1548 after the siege of Haddington. The ruined choir and transepts were restored in 1973.
| 1 | St Andrews Church | Main Street, West Linton, EH46 | |
| 2 | Hermitage Castle (HS) | Liddesdale, Newcastleton, Borders, TD9 0LU | |
| 3 | Crichton Souterrain | Pathhead, Midlothian, EH37 | |
| 4 | Cat Craig Lime Kilns | by Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42 | |
| 5 | Blackness Castle (HS) | Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 7NH | |
| 6 | Ayton Castle | Eyemouth, Berwickshire, TD14 5RD | |
| 7 | Dalmeny House | South Queensferry, EH30 9TQ | |
| 8 | Castlelaw Hill Fort and Souterrain (HS) | Scotland, UK | |
| 9 | Smailholm Tower (HS) | Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 7PG | |
| 10 | Dryburgh Abbey (HS) | Dryburgh, Melrose, Roxburghshire, TD6 0RQ | |
| 11 | Preston Mill and Phantassie Doocot (NTS) | East Linton, East Lothian, EH40 3DS | |
| 12 | Bedrule Kirk | Bedrule, Roxburghshire, Scotland, UK | |
| 13 | Torphichen Preceptory (HS) | Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland, UK | |
| 14 | Rosslyn Chapel | Roslin, Midlothian, EH25 9PU | |
| 15 | St Marys Collegiate Church | Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland, UK |
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