Neidpath Castle |
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An authentic 14th century castle converted to a tower house (17th century), the erstwhile home of Fraser, Hay and Douglas families, set in a wooded gorge of the River Tweed.
This romantic medieval castle with 11 foot thick walls, contains a pit prison, a draw well and Queen Mary's room. The Great Hall has stunningly beautiful Batiks depicting the 'Life of Mary, Queen of Scots'.
Fine views are obtained from the parapets and the grounds provide a scenic picnic area.
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Opening Times
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(2007 times)
1st May to 30th September:Wednesday to Saturday 10.30am - 5.00pm. Sunday 12.30pm - 5.00pm. Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays |
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Admission Charges
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(2007 prices)
Adult £3.00; Senior Citizen £2.50; Child £1.00; Family (2 adults + 2 children) £7.50.
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Directions
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| By the Tweed, 1 mile west of Peebles on the A72. Glasgow 60 miles, Edinburgh 25 miles. |
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Nearby Attractions
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Dawyck Botanic Garden
(6 Miles)*
Discover Dawyck's secrets as you explore its woodlands in the stunning surroundings of the Scottish Borders. Over 300 years of tree planting has created one of the world's finest arboreta. |
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Robert Smail's Printing Works
(6 Miles)*
Step back in time at this completely restored printing works and see how printing was done at the beginning of the 20th Century. |
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Traquair House
(7 Miles)*
Visit romantic Traquair where Alexander I signed a charter over 800 years ago and where the 'modern wings' were completed in 1680. |
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