Horsburgh Castle, Tower house by River Tweed in Scottish Borders, Scotland.
The castle rises on a strategic hilltop position with three remaining walls reaching 12 meters high and measuring 10 meters by 8 meters.
Built in the 16th century by the Horsburgh family, this L-plan fortification features walls made of whinstone and underwent modifications during the late 19th century.
The structure represents the architectural preferences of Scottish nobility, incorporating defensive elements such as thick walls and a vaulted ground-floor chamber.
Visitors can access the castle ruins via the A72 road connecting Peebles to Galashiels, near the village of Glentress in the Scottish Borders region.
The castle site maintains geographical advantages with sharp drops toward the River Tweed, demonstrating medieval defensive planning in Scottish border territories.
Location: Scottish Borders
GPS coordinates: 55.64060,-3.13668
Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:29
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