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Historic Attractions in Lothian & Scottish Borders
Subcategory: Castles & Stately Homes or Towns & Villages
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Bowhill, Selkirk, Borders, TD7 5ET
Bowhill House is set in magnificent scenery. Outstanding collection of art silverware, porcelain and French furniture.
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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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Abbotsford, Melrose, Roxburghshire, TD6 9BQ
The house built and lived in by Sir Walter Scott, the famous 19th century author, poet and historian. On the banks of the...
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Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1NQ
To many people, on their first sight of this glorious medieval castle, it can seem foreboding, and certainly its history...
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North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 5ER
The oldest part of this romantic castle dates from the 13th century. The renowned gardens include the 'World's Largest'...
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Gordon, Berwickshire, TD3 6
A classic, late 16th century L-shaped tower house with three corbelled turrets. Its entrance doorway still retains a...
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South Queensferry, EH30 9TQ
The house contains Scotland's best collection of furniture, porcelain and tapestries. Also portraits by Gainsborough,...
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| 1 | Mellerstain House and Gardens | Gordon, Borders, TD3 6LG | |
| 2 | Bamburgh Castle | Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7DF | |
| 3 | Hopetoun House | South Queensferry, West Lothian, EH30 9SL | |
| 4 | House of The Binns (NTS) | Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 7NA | |
| 5 | Thirlestane Castle | Lauder, Berwickshire, TD2 6RU | |
| 6 | Traquair House | Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, EH44 6PW | |
| 7 | Paxton House | Paxton, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1SZ | |
| 8 | Hailes Castle | East Linton, EH40 3DH | |
| 9 | Bowhill House | Bowhill, Selkirk, Borders, TD7 5ET | |
| 10 | Linlithgow Palace (HS) | Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 7AL | |
| 11 | Abbotsford House and Garden | Abbotsford, Melrose, Roxburghshire, TD6 9BQ | |
| 12 | Alnwick Castle | Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1NQ | |
| 13 | Dirleton Castle and Gardens (HS) | North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 5ER | |
| 14 | Greenknowe Tower (HS) | Gordon, Berwickshire, TD3 6 | |
| 15 | Dalmeny House | South Queensferry, EH30 9TQ |
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