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Hermitage Castle
Near Newcastleton, Roxburghshire, Scotland
GB grid reference NY495960
Hermitage Castle
TypeFirst phase: motte and bailey
Second phase: tower house/keep with barmkin
Site information
OwnerHistoric Scotland
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionPartially ruined
Site history
BuiltFirst phase: c.1240
Second phase: mid 14th century
Built byFirst phase: Nicholas de Soulis
Second phase: William Douglas, 1st Earl of Douglas
In useUntil 1603
MaterialsFirst phase: timber
Second phase: stone

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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