Newark Castle, Tower house on the Yarrow Water valley in Scottish Borders, United Kingdom
Newark Castle consists of a five-story rectangular stone tower with a garret and includes multiple gunloops in its defensive walls.
Built in 1423 for Archibald Douglas, Earl of Wigtown, the castle transferred to Crown ownership in 1455 after the fall of Black Douglases.
The castle functioned as the administrative center of the Royal Forest of Ettrick, with Margaret Tudor conducting Forest Court sessions in 1532.
The castle stands within Bowhill Estate grounds, accessible from July to August daily and during weekends in spring months from 10:00 to 17:00.
Following the Battle of Philiphaugh in 1645, one hundred supporters of the Marquis of Montrose met their end within the castle walls.
Location: Scottish Borders
Location: Selkirk
GPS coordinates: 55.55529,-2.91861
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:40
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