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Historic Attractions in Lothian & Scottish Borders
Lauder, Berwickshire, TD2 6RU
One of the seven Great Houses of Scotland. Castle closed for renovations in 2013 but the gardens are still open.
Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 3JB
Amazing C14th cathedral size church ruined C16 battle. Nave only till choir/transepts restored 1973! Windows, carvings,...
South Queensferry, West Lothian, EH30 9SL
Stately home, with sweeping lawns and magnificient grounds. The State Apartments are superb with many notable paintings...
Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, EH44 6PW
The oldest inhabited house in Scotland visited by 27 kings. Strong association with Mary, Queen of Scots. 18th century...
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...
Scotland, UK
Lit in 1862, the lighthouse marks the southern entrance to the Firth of Forth. The lighthouse was built below the highest...
Gordon, Borders, TD3 6LG
One of Scotland's finest stately homes of unique Adam design. Exquisite gardens & parkland - idyllic setting for days out.
Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 7NA
The House of the Binns has been the home of the Dalyells since 1612. It has a collection of portraits and china.
Scotland, UK
This uninhabited island off North Berwick acquired its lighthouse in 1885. It is one of the islands, Unst is another,...
Dryburgh, Melrose, Roxburghshire, TD6 0RQ
Perhaps the most beautiful of all the Border Abbeys. The ruins are remarkably complete and include an exquisite barrel...
Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7DF
Spanning nine acres of land on its rocky plateau high above the Northumberland coastline Bamburgh is one of the largest...
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...
Roslin, Midlothian, EH25 9PU
Rosslyn Chapel, built in 1446, is unique. Its varied and symbolic carvings will interest Templars and Freemasons as well...
Duns, Berwickshire, TD11 3PP
An outstanding house of the Edwardian era with a unique silver staircase, sumptuous staterooms. Superb terraced gardens...
| 1 | Thirlestane Castle | Lauder, Berwickshire, TD2 6RU | |
| 2 | St Marys Parish Church | Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 3JB | |
| 3 | Hopetoun House | South Queensferry, West Lothian, EH30 9SL | |
| 4 | Traquair House | Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, EH44 6PW | |
| 5 | Preston Mill and Phantassie Doocot (NTS) | East Linton, East Lothian, EH40 3DS | |
| 6 | St Abbs Head Lighthouse | Scotland, UK | |
| 7 | Mellerstain House and Gardens | Gordon, Borders, TD3 6LG | |
| 8 | House of The Binns (NTS) | Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 7NA | |
| 9 | Fidra Lighthouse | Scotland, UK | |
| 10 | Dryburgh Abbey (HS) | Dryburgh, Melrose, Roxburghshire, TD6 0RQ | |
| 11 | Bamburgh Castle | Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7DF | |
| 12 | Cat Craig Lime Kilns | by Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42 | |
| 13 | Rosslyn Chapel | Roslin, Midlothian, EH25 9PU | |
| 14 | Manderston House and Garden | Duns, Berwickshire, TD11 3PP | |
| 15 | Hailes Castle | East Linton, EH40 3DH |
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