Where is Ferniehirst Castle?

Ferniehirst Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode TD8 6NX).

How do I get to Ferniehirst Castle?

Drivers can use postcode TD8 6NX.

Is Ferniehirst Castle a listed building?

Ferniehirst Castle is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.

Does Ferniehirst Castle charge admission?

Ferniehirst Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

How do I get to Ferniehirst Castle?

Drivers can navigate to postcode TD8 6NX. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.

Castles · North East England

Ferniehirst Castle

In or near Jedburgh.

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Ferniehirst 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

Getting there & planning your visit

Ferniehirst Castle is located in the Scottish Borders, with the postcode TD8 6NX for sat-nav directions. Entry details are not provided, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users. The nearest railway station is not mentioned, indicating it may be remote.

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Ferniehirst Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1470. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.4543°, -2.5512°.

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Heritage listing

Ferniehirst Castle (sometimes spelled Ferniehurst) is an L-shaped construction on the east bank of the Jed Water, about a mile and a half south of Jedburgh, in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland, and in the former county of Roxburghshire. It is an ancient seat of the Clan Kerr, and after a period of institutional use it was restored for residential use by Peter Kerr, 12th Marquess of Lothian, in the late 20th century.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Official information

Ferniehirst Castle is a historic castle located in the Scottish Borders, originally built in the 15th century. It has been lovingly restored and offers exclusive rental for visitors, featuring a Grand Hall and nine bedrooms, surrounded by scenic forest and river views.

From the Wikipedia article

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Background

Description

The shorter arm of this L-plan fortalice is the 16th-century tower, containing the stair turret. The turnpike stair is in a spiral, corbelled out in the angle: apparently more for elegance than for necessity. There are many shot-holes, allowing a wide angle for musket fire, and of the more restricted shut-holes used for ventilation. The stair spirals counter-clockwise and is known as the "left-handed staircase" as it would put right-handed attackers at a disadvantage. The story is that in 1513 when the left-handed Sir Andrew Kerr came back from the Battle of Flodden, he had his men learn to use their left hands when swordfighting. In Scotland, left-handedness has been dubbed "Corrie-fisted"…

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Coordinates: 55.4543, -2.5512
District: Scottish Borders
Postcode: TD8 6NX
Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Established: 1470
Official site: www.ferniehirst.com

Sources

wikidata: Q5445113 (CC0)
wikipedia: Ferniehirst Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Entering Ferniehirst Library on the tour.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ferniehirst Castle?: Ferniehirst Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode TD8 6NX).
What is Ferniehirst Castle?: Ferniehirst Castle — castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Ferniehirst Castle?: Drivers can use postcode TD8 6NX.
When was Ferniehirst Castle built?: Built or established in 1470.
Is Ferniehirst Castle a listed building?: Ferniehirst Castle is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
Does Ferniehirst Castle charge admission?: Ferniehirst Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Ferniehirst Castle?: Drivers can navigate to postcode TD8 6NX. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.