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The Great Britain Guide

Castles Β· Scottish Lowlands

General's Tower

In or near Denholm.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

General's Tower β€” a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

A crest and Celtic cross detail at the Sprot Mausoleum - geograph.org.uk - 7103551

Walter Baxter β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

General's Tower is a castle located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Place summary

General's Tower is a castle located in central Scotland. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, though specific details about its era or designation are not provided.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.5154, -2.7613
Postcode
TD6 9JP
Parliamentary constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Sources

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A crest and Celtic cross detail at the Sprot Mausoleum - geograph.org.uk - 7103551πŸ“· 5

Memorials & monuments Β· Scottish Lowlands

The General's Tower, Riddell

The General's Tower, Riddell β€” category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Follies Β· Scottish Lowlands

Sprot Mausoleum

Sprot Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.

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Historic houses Β· Scottish Lowlands

Riddell House

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Historic bridges Β· Scottish Lowlands

Park Bridge, Riddell

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Vineyards Β· Scottish Lowlands

Riddell

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Where to eat & stay near General's Tower

Places to stay

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Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

The County

The County β€” a hotel in scotland central.

Free↗ countyhotelselkirk.co.uk
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Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Roulotte Retreat

Roulotte Retreat β€” a caravan park in scotland central.

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Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Glen Hotel

The Glen Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

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Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Victoria Park Campsite

Victoria Park Campsite β€” a campsite in scotland central.

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Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Riverside Park Hawick

Riverside Park Hawick β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ riversidehawick.co.uk
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Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Feather Down - Chesters

Feather Down - Chesters β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ featherdown.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

The 2025 Selkirk Standard Bearer, Darren Knox rides into Selkirk Market Square on his big day - geograph.org.uk - 8071243πŸ“· 6

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Town Arms Inn, 1 Market Place, Selkirk

Town Arms Inn, 1 Market Place, Selkirk in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords

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Frequently asked questions

Where is General's Tower?
General's Tower is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD6 9JP).
What is General's Tower?
General's Tower β€” a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to General's Tower?
Drivers can use postcode TD6 9JP.
Does General's Tower charge admission?
General's Tower typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to General's Tower?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TD6 9JP. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.