Guidebook for Newcastleton
Sightseeing
Magnificent ruined castle stronghold of Scottish noblemen and monarchy and particularly the Earl of Bothwell badly wounded and nursed by a visit from Mary Queen of Scots standing proud as an awesome monument to the turbulent past history of this area.
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Hermitage Castle
Magnificent ruined castle stronghold of Scottish noblemen and monarchy and particularly the Earl of Bothwell badly wounded and nursed by a visit from Mary Queen of Scots standing proud as an awesome monument to the turbulent past history of this area.
Discover Scotland's largest inhabited castle built in 1721 by William Adam for the first Duke of Roxburghe and now home to the 10th Duke and Duchess. Visit the castle, gardens, woodland and river walks on the edge of the bustling historic town of Kelso.
Kelso
Discover Scotland's largest inhabited castle built in 1721 by William Adam for the first Duke of Roxburghe and now home to the 10th Duke and Duchess. Visit the castle, gardens, woodland and river walks on the edge of the bustling historic town of Kelso.
Roman settlement and fort close to Hadrian's wall a World Heritage Site with an extensive museum displaying amazing artifacts from the site and watch live excavations from April to September.
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Vindolanda
Roman settlement and fort close to Hadrian's wall a World Heritage Site with an extensive museum displaying amazing artifacts from the site and watch live excavations from April to September.
Famous for runaway marriages following the 1754 law changes in England. Parental permission was required for persons under 21 to wed but did not apply in Scotland leading to this first stop over the border becoming world famous for eloping couples. The 'Old Blacksmith's Shop' became a focal point and is still operating on a daily basis.
Now also attracting visitors to a designer shopping outlet near by.
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Gretna Green
Famous for runaway marriages following the 1754 law changes in England. Parental permission was required for persons under 21 to wed but did not apply in Scotland leading to this first stop over the border becoming world famous for eloping couples. The 'Old Blacksmith's Shop' became a focal point and is still operating on a daily basis.
Now also attracting visitors to a designer shopping outlet near by.
Everything Else
A stargazers heaven ! Awarded a gold tier designation making it the best place in England to view the night skies. Evening lectures can be booked on line at www.kielderobservatory.org
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Kielder Stjörnufræðistöð
A stargazers heaven ! Awarded a gold tier designation making it the best place in England to view the night skies. Evening lectures can be booked on line at www.kielderobservatory.org