Castles · Central Scotland
Duns Castle
In or near Duns.
Duns Castle — castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Duns Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1816. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.7822°, -2.3558°.
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Heritage listing
Duns Castle, Duns, Berwickshire is a historic house in Scotland, the oldest part of which, the massive Norman Keep or Pele Tower, supposedly dates from 1320. The castle and most of the structures on the property are designated as a Category A listed building.
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Official information
Duns Castle is a historic venue located in the Scottish Borders, offering a picturesque setting for weddings, meetings, and events. Visitors can explore the castle and its beautiful grounds, which are steeped in history and tranquility.
From the Wikipedia article
Duns Castle, Duns, Berwickshire is a historic house in Scotland, the oldest part of which, the massive Norman Keep or Pele Tower, supposedly dates from 1320. The castle and most of the structures on the property are designated as a Category A listed building.
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Background
History
The early history of the building is virtually unknown. A keep was built on the lands granted to Thomas Randolph, 1st Earl of Moray by King Robert the Bruce in 1320. That structure may have been razed by the English in the 16th century, as that the part of the building claimed to date from that time has been assessed as dating from the 15th – 16th century by architectural historians. The manor and its castle appear to have passed into the hands of Patrick V, Earl of March after Randolph's death in 1332. After the Battle of Halidon Hill the following year the manor was granted by King Edward III of England to Thomas de Bradestan. There were multiple changes of ownership afterwards. During…
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- Coordinates
- 55.7822, -2.3558
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD11 3NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Established
- 1816
- Official site
- dunscastle.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q920068 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Duns Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Duns Castle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Duns Castle?
- Duns Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD11 3NW).
- What is Duns Castle?
- Duns Castle — castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Duns Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode TD11 3NW.
- When was Duns Castle built?
- Built or established in 1816.
- Is Duns Castle a listed building?
- Duns Castle is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Does Duns Castle charge admission?
- Duns Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Duns Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD11 3NW. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.