๐Ÿ“Œ Lauder, Scottish Borders
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Fairytale turrets and striking red brickwork characterise Thirlestane Castle, a grand 16th century mansion near the town of Lauder (pardon?) in the Scottish Borders. This is very much a single-family castle, built by the Maitlands after they acquired the land here from the Lauderdales through marriage in about 1250. The family still live in the north wing, but much of the rest of the castle is open to the public. Our tour grew steadily more impressive as we went around, though sadly taking photos wasn’t allowed. Whisper it quietly, but this is a castle that really should be better known.

๐ŸŒ Location

๐Ÿ“Œ Off the B6362 0.5 mi east of Lauder town centre

๐Ÿงญ O.S. Grid Reference: NT 534479

๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ GPS coordinates: 55.722391,-2.743786

๐ŸšŒ Bus to Lauder

๐Ÿš— Car park

๐Ÿ“ Key info

โŒš Generally Tuesday to Sunday, May to September by guided tour only, up to three times daily – see official website for times / exceptions

๐ŸŽซ ยฃ16.50 adult / ยฃ5 child

๐Ÿ”— thirlestanecastle.co.uk

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