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Historic Houses in Scottish Borders


Historic Houses in Scottish Borders, such as Abbotsford and Bowhill House & Country Estate 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... read more

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Abbotsford

Abbotsford  

Melrose, Scottish Borders

The garden and landscape of Abbotsford are the creation of Sir Walter Scott, and were developed from scratch between 1811 and 1825. The landscape composition is outstanding in... more

Bowhill House & Country Estate

Bowhill House & Country Estate  

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, porcelain and... 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 and transformed by Playfair in 1849... 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 overlooked. The furniture is... 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 the home of the Earl and Countess of... 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 Robert Reid. The twelve period rooms... 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 in the 13th century. It was... 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 is where Alexander I signed a... more



Towns in Scottish Borders with Historic House listings:   Berwick-upon-Tweed | Duns | Gordon | Innerleithen | Kelso | Lauder | Melrose | Selkirk