Hermitage Castle. Historic Scotland. Scottish Borders

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Located about 5 miles north of Newcastleton in the remote and windswept Scottish borders. A stronghold fortress standing close to the river. Consists of a 13th century courtyard and massive 14th century keep. The castle was occupied over the centuries by a variety of feudal familes, including the Dacres, de Soulis, Grahams, Douglas, Hepburn and Bothwell families.

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Size: 7360px × 4912px
Location: Hermitage Castle, Newcastleton, Hawick, Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © PAUL MARSHALL / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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