Attractions near Thirlestane Castle

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Thirlestane Castle

Lauder, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders TD2 6RU - Scotland, UK

Thirlestane Castle originates from the 13th Century and is one of the finest visitor attractions in the Scottish Borders. As one of the oldest castles in Scotland, it has seen a great deal of change over the centuries and is...

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Attractions near Thirlestane Castle

A selection of attractions close to Thirlestane Castle:

Melrose Abbey (10.4 Miles)

The 14th to 16th Century remains of Melrose Abbey (4 miles down river from the original site of the abbey) are uniquely elegant. Some of...

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Old Gala House (10.8 Miles)

Dating from 1583, this former home of the Lairds of Galashiels is now an interpretative centre with displays and changing exhibitions. It is an impressive...

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Abbotsford House (11 Miles)

Once the home of Walter Scott, this house and grounds are one of the most spectacular visitor attractions in this area of the country....

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Dryburgh Abbey (14.9 Miles)

Perhaps the most beautiful of all the Border abbeys, Dryburgh Abbey can be found just north of the village of St. Boswells, a short drive...

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Selkirk Glass Visitor Centre (16.4 Miles)

Visit the Selkirk Glass Visitor Centre and discover the secrets behind the world famous paperweights. Established in 1977 in the heart of the Scottish borders,...

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Halliwell's House Museum (17.5 Miles)

Displays at Halliwell’s House Museum re-create the building’s former role as a home and ironmongers shop whilst the Robson Gallery hosts an exciting programme of...

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Sir Walter Scott's Courtroom (17.5 Miles)

Dating from 1803 this former town house and sheriff court is where Sir Walter Scott, author of such classics as The Heart of Midlothian and...

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St. Mary's Parish Church (19.3 Miles)

St. Mary’s in Haddington is, with St Giles Edinburgh and St. Michael’s Linlithgow, one of the three great medieval churches of the Lothian’s. Services are...

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East Lothian Museum (19.5 Miles)

The Museum of East Lothian brings to life the fascinating history of this area of Scotland. Throughout the ages, this part of the world...

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Crichton Castle (20.8 Miles)

Crichton Castle occupies a beautiful location, close to the banks of the River Tyne. Owned and operated by Historic Scotland, the property was built...

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Bowhill House & Country Park (20.8 Miles)

Scottish borders home of the Duke of Buccleuch with a magnificent collection of paintings, furniture, silver porcelain and tapestries. There is a restored Victorian kitchen,...

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Jim Clark Room (21.2 Miles)

The Jim Clark Room is home to a collection of trophies, photographs and memorabilia associated with Jim Clark, the Scottish Formula One motor racing driver...

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St. Ronan’s Wells (21.3 Miles)

Housed in an historic spa, this exhibition and interpretation centre tells the story of St Ronan’s Wells and the links to Scottish writers Hogg and...

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