Edrington, Medieval castle ruins in Scottish Borders, Great Britain.
Edrington is a medieval castle in the Scottish Borders, with remains standing on a steep hill overlooking Whiteadder Water. Fragments of the original structure were later incorporated into nearby farm buildings and remain visible today.
In 1482, English forces under Richard, Duke of Gloucester, captured and burned the castle. The Scottish Parliament subsequently ordered its reconstruction, and it continued to function until 1750.
The castle served as a Border stronghold between Scotland and England, with control passing between different noble families over the centuries. Visitors walking the site can sense how important this location was for controlling the frontier region.
The site appears on current Ordnance Survey maps and lies in a rural area west of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Access via local paths requires basic navigation skills and sturdy footwear due to the hilly terrain.
The original castle remained in use until 1750, when a new Peel Tower was built at Nether Mordington to replace it, later known as Edrington House. This transition marked the end of the medieval fortress and the beginning of a new era for the estate.
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