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Historic Attractions in Lothian & Scottish Borders
Subcategory: Abbeys, Churches & Cathedrals, Castles & Stately Homes or Heritage Centres & Ships
Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7DF
Spanning nine acres of land on its rocky plateau high above the Northumberland coastline Bamburgh is one of the largest...
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Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, EH44 6PW
The oldest inhabited house in Scotland visited by 27 kings. Strong association with Mary, Queen of Scots. 18th century...
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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.
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South Queensferry, West Lothian, EH30 9SL
Stately home, with sweeping lawns and magnificient grounds. The State Apartments are superb with many notable paintings...
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Lauder, Berwickshire, TD2 6RU
One of the seven Great Houses of Scotland. Castle closed for renovations in 2013 but the gardens are still open.
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Dryburgh, Melrose, Roxburghshire, TD6 0RQ
Perhaps the most beautiful of all the Border Abbeys. The ruins are remarkably complete and include an exquisite barrel...
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Gordon, Borders, TD3 6LG
One of Scotland's finest stately homes of unique Adam design. Exquisite gardens & parkland - idyllic setting for days out.
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Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 3JB
Amazing C14th cathedral size church ruined C16 battle. Nave only till choir/transepts restored 1973! Windows, carvings,...
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Paxton, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1SZ
A magnificent 18th century Palladian house set in vast grounds and gardens leading to the banks of the River Tweed. Fine...
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Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 7AL
The splendid ruins of this great royal palace are set in its own park beside Linlithgow Loch. Both James V and Mary...
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Kielder, Northumberland, NE48 1ER
Britain's largest forest park with Europe's largest man-made lake, offers many recreational and wildlife viewing...
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Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 7SF
The largest inhabited castle in Scotland is home to the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe and their family. Wander through...
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Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ
Take a tour of the mine, set in Avon Gorge, where you can discover how fireclay was mined.
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North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 5PN
Set on the edge of cliffs, this formidable castle was a stronghold of the Douglas family. It features a massive 50 foot...
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Melrose, Borders, TD6 9LG
At one time probably the richest abbey in Scotland. The 14th - 16th century remains retain a unique elegance. Burial place...
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| 1 | Bamburgh Castle | Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7DF | |
| 2 | Traquair House | Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, EH44 6PW | |
| 3 | House of The Binns (NTS) | Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 7NA | |
| 4 | Hopetoun House | South Queensferry, West Lothian, EH30 9SL | |
| 5 | Thirlestane Castle | Lauder, Berwickshire, TD2 6RU | |
| 6 | Dryburgh Abbey (HS) | Dryburgh, Melrose, Roxburghshire, TD6 0RQ | |
| 7 | Mellerstain House and Gardens | Gordon, Borders, TD3 6LG | |
| 8 | St Marys Parish Church | Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 3JB | |
| 9 | Paxton House | Paxton, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1SZ | |
| 10 | Linlithgow Palace (HS) | Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 7AL | |
| 11 | Kielder Castle (FC) | Kielder, Northumberland, NE48 1ER | |
| 12 | Floors Castle | Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 7SF | |
| 13 | Birkhill Fireclay Mine | Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ | |
| 14 | Tantallon Castle (HS) | North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 5PN | |
| 15 | Melrose Abbey (HS) | Melrose, Borders, TD6 9LG |
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