Sites
to See
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Castles
& Towers of Scotland |
| Location: |
Lauder, Berwickshire. OS Map 73: NT
533479. |
| Status: |
Lived In |
| Owner: |
Thirlestane Castle Trust |
| Facilities: |
Guidbooks, Gardens, Gifts, Cafe,
Toilets |
| Tel. |
01578 722430 |
| Open: |
Easter,May-Jun, Sep, Mon, Wed-Thu, Sun;
Jul-Aug, Sun-Fri |
| Entry Fee: |
£2.50 to £5.00 |
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One of the
finest castles in Scotland, Thirlestane is a confection of turrets, dormers and
balustrades with random rubble walls dressed with sandstone. The oldest part of the castle
dates from 1590, but it was remodelled in the 1670s and 1840s, creating a T shaped pile.
The castle has always been the property of the Maitland family, including the Earls of
Lauderdale. It was placed in the care of the Trust in 1984.
Bonnie Prince Charlie stayed
here in November 1745. |
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