Thirlestane Castle, Category A listed castle in Lauder, Scotland.
The stone fortress stands on Castle Hill near Leader Water, featuring gold-gilded ceilings, extensive portrait collections, and traditional Scottish architectural elements.
The Maitland family constructed the castle in 1590, and during World War II the building served as St. Hilary's School for Girls.
The State Rooms contain collections of Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian toys, along with numerous portraits and busts of Scottish historical figures.
The castle offers guided tours through State Rooms, accommodation in luxury suites, and facilities for private events including weddings and celebrations.
The castle maintains one of Scotland's largest collections of family portraits and features intricate 17th-century Dunsterfield gold-gilded ceiling decorations.
Location: Scottish Borders
Location: Lauder
Website: https://thirlestanecastle.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 55.72199,-2.74469
Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:16
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