Historic Houses in Scottish Borders


Historic Houses in Scottish Borders are listed below. The Scottish Borders cover approx 1800 square miles, from the rolling hills and moorlands in the the west to the valleys and agricultural plains of the east. Full of picturesque villages and secluded coves. Fishing, golf, cycling and riding are but a few of... read more

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Abbotsford

Abbotsford

Melrose, Scottish Borders  
Abbotsford is the house built and lived in by the 19th century novelist, Sir Walter Scott, set in the heart of the Scottish Borders. The collections... more


Bowhill House & Country Park

Bowhill House & Country Park

Bowhill, Selkirk, Scottish Borders  
Bowhill House is the Scottish Borders home of the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, dating from 1812, set in magnificent scenery. Outstanding collections of art, silverware,... more


Floors Castle

Floors Castle

Roxburghe Estates Office, Kelso, Scottish Borders  
Floors Castle, the largest inhabited castle in Scotland, is home to the Duke of Roxburghe. Designed and built by William Adam, it was begun in 1721... more


Manderston

Manderston

Duns, Scottish Borders  
Originally built in 1790s, Manderston was completely rebuilt in the early 1900s by John Kinross, for Sir James Miller. No expense was spared and no detail... more


Mellerstain House

Mellerstain House

Gordon, Scottish Borders  
Mellerstain House is a Georgian house which was begun in 1725 by William Adam and completed several years later by his son Robert, and it is... more


Paxton House, Gallery and Country Park

Paxton House, Gallery and Country Park

Berwick-upon-Tweed, Scottish Borders  
Paxton House is one of the finest 18th century Palladian country houses in Britain, built to the design of John Adam with a Regency extension by... more


Thirlestane Castle

Thirlestane Castle

Lauder, Scottish Borders  
Thirlestane Castle is one of the oldest and finest castles in Scotland and holds a uniquely important place in Scottish History. The castle has its origins... more


Traquair House

Traquair House

Innerleithen, Scottish Borders  
Traquair House, originally a castle owned by the Kings of Scotland, later became the home of the Earls of Traquair whose descendants still live there. It... more