Nether Horsburgh Castle, Tower house in Innerleithen, Scotland.
The rectangular stone structure contains three surviving walls reaching 12 meters in height, with remnants of a vaulted cellar and window apertures.
Built during the 16th century by the Horsburgh family, the castle changed ownership to Sir Robert Stewart of Shillingshaws due to financial difficulties.
The castle functioned as a communication point in a network of watchtowers along the Tweed valley, enabling message transmission across the Scottish Borders.
Visitors need permission from Nether Horsburgh Farm to access the site, which remains protected under scheduled monument status for preservation.
The structure features ground-level entrance in the north wall, leading to a barrel-vaulted room illuminated by strategic slit windows.
Location: Scottish Borders
Location: Innerleithen
GPS coordinates: 55.64490,-3.10740
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:29
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