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http://www.scotshistoryonline.co.uk/trequair.html Scottish History Online - Traquair House Situated near the border between Scotland and England this castle dates back to 1107. Examine colour photography of the front elevation and the renowned Bear Gates. |
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http://www.traquair.co.uk/ Traquair House Discover castle seeped in royal connections and is possibly the oldest houses in Scotland that is still lived in. Read details of events and facilities plus colour image. |
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http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/scotgaz/features/featurefirst1192.html Gazetteer for Scotland - Traquair House Research castle built near Innerleithen that is full of historic artefacts including a baby's crib used by Mary Queen of Scots when she visited in 1566. Peruse historic notes and see colour photo. |
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http://www.scotshistoryonline.co.uk/traquhist.html Scottish History Online - History of Traquair House Peruse extensive historic note on this castle including its possible origin as a heather hut around 950, to the 20th Laird who continued restoration. Also link to colour images. |
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http://www.great-houses-scotland.co.uk/castles/traquairhouse.cfm Great Houses of Scotland, The - Traquair House Built beside the River Tweed, this house/castle was visited by 27 kings and is probably the oldest inhabited house in Scotland. Also includes colour photo of exterior. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/73/traquairhouse.htm CastleUK - Traquair House Explore this exemplary 15th century four storey stone tower house with major additions in 16th/17th centuries. Plus range of colour images, location map, and access details. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/73/venlawcastle.htm CastleUK - Venlaw Castle Read about a massive baronial mansion that started life as a 14th century castle. Also see colour images, map, and restricted access arrangements. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/73/neidpathcastle.htm Castle UK - Neidpath Castle Investigate huge stone L-shape tower built in 14th century by the Hay family with major additions in 17th century. Colour photography, location map, access arrangements. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/73/horsburghtower.htm CastleUK - Horsburgh Tower Peruse image of gaunt ruins of stone L-shape tower house constructed 16th century. Also brief description and location map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/73/castlehilltower.htm CastleUK - Castlehill Tower Scrutinize colour photograph of remains of stone tower house erected in 15th century. Plus brief description, location map, and access details. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/72/wraetower.htm CastleUK - Wrae Tower Situated south of Rachan, there is little left of stone tower house built in 16th century. Also view colour photograph, location map, and access details. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/73/possotower.htm CastleUK - Posso Tower Appraise image of scant remains of stone tower house constructed in the 16th century. Plus location map and details for car parking. |
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