Hermitage Castle

Scottish Borders, the Scottish Borders
Scotland

Semi-ruined castle in Scotland

Key Information

Construction

c. 1240

Castle Type

keep

Current Status

Ruin

Historical Overview

Hermitage Castle is a semi-ruined castle in the border region of Scotland. It stands in the remote valley of the Hermitage Water, part of Liddesdale in Roxburghshire. It is under the care of Historic Scotland. The castle has a reputation, both from its history and its appearance, as one of the most sinister and atmospheric castles in Scotland.

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