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Hermitage Castle
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Daniele
August 27, 2018
It is a wild historical castle (ruin) with great atmosphere, in the middle of "no-where".
Gemma
May 5, 2018
spooky castle about half hour drive away- historic scotland site
Keith
June 30, 2019
A vast and eerie ruin of the 14th and 15th centuries, Hermitage is associated with the de Soulis, the Douglases and Mary Queen of Scots. Hermitage Castle is found in a beautiful rural location in Liddesdale and its turbulent history has led to it being described as ‘the guardhouse of the bloodiest valley in Britain’. Partly restored in the 19th century, the castle was originally built by Lord de Soules in the 1240s. For most of its existence, the castle was the key to controlling the Scottish Middle March. The castle also has a romantic past, with the Mary of Queen of Scots visiting her secret lover, the 4th Earl of Bothwell here when he was injured and on his sickbed. Sir Walter Scott was also fond of this castle and had himself painted with it in the background. Nearby is the 14th century Hermitage Chapel. Hermitage Castle is not easily accessible to visitors using wheelchairs or with limited mobility. The site has an uneven grass surface which can get boggy and the castle has many interior steps. There is a good view of the castle from the road.
A vast and eerie ruin of the 14th and 15th centuries, Hermitage is associated with the de Soulis, the Douglases and Mary Queen of Scots. Hermitage Castle is found in a beautiful rural location in Liddesdale and its turbulent history has led to it being described as ‘the guardhouse of the bloodiest v…
Deborah
August 2, 2018
Ancient local castle with great stories and folklore. Stunning scenery and a brilliant drive to get there. No toilets or facilities there. Go before you leave home!
David & Sandra
March 8, 2017
Quite a drive from Windy Hall but surely one of the most impressive castles in the Borders
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Newcastleton, Scotland