Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Thirlestane Castle (Ruin)
In or near Gordon.
Thirlestane Castle (Ruin) — a castle in Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
James Denham — 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
Thirlestane Castle (Ruin) is a castle located in Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Thirlestane Castle is a ruin located in central Scotland. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the region's feudal past. The castle remains a point of interest for those studying Scotland's medieval structures.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7179, -2.6940
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD2 6SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Sources
- osm: way/204317322 (ODbL)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thirlestane Castle (Ruin)?
- Thirlestane Castle (Ruin) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode TD2 6SF).
- What is Thirlestane Castle (Ruin)?
- Thirlestane Castle (Ruin) — a castle in Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thirlestane Castle (Ruin)?
- The nearest town is Gordon. Drivers can use postcode TD2 6SF.
- Does Thirlestane Castle (Ruin) charge admission?
- Thirlestane Castle (Ruin) typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Thirlestane Castle (Ruin)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD2 6SF. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.