Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Tinnis Castle
Tinnis Castle — part of a Scheduled Monument-listed castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Elliott Simpson — 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
Tinnis Castle is a part of a Scheduled Monument-listed castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry SM2984). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Date Added 30/10/1970 Type Prehistoric domestic and defensive: fort (includes hill fort and promontory fort), Secular: castle Local Authority Scottish Borders Parish Drumelzier NGR NT 14134 34415 Coordinates 314134, 634415
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tinnis Castle is a castle located in central Scotland. It is designated as part of a Scheduled Monument, highlighting its historical significance. The site reflects the region's medieval heritage and architectural history.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5960, -3.3638
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- ML12 6JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Official site
- scotlandstartshere.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17849046 (CC0)
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settlement 780m E of Drumelzier Castle
Vineyards · 1.4 km
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Dreva Craigend Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.4 km
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Hill forts · 1.7 km
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Drumelzier Castle
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Rachan Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
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Tinnis Castle (remains of)
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Robert Johnson Memorial Cairn
Robert Johnson Memorial Cairn — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Vane Law
Vane Law — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 452 m.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Drumelzier Parish Church
Drumelzier Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · Scottish Lowlands
standing stone 640m WNW of Drumelzier Haugh
standing stone 640m WNW of Drumelzier Haugh — a post mill in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Lowlands
settlement 780m E of Drumelzier Castle
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Where to eat & stay near Tinnis Castle
Places to stay
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Rosetta Holiday Park
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📷 7Places to eat & drink
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Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles
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📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles
The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 6Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
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Post Horn Hotel, Crawford
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tinnis Castle?
- Tinnis Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6JD).
- What is Tinnis Castle?
- Tinnis Castle — part of a Scheduled Monument-listed castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tinnis Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode ML12 6JD.
- Is Tinnis Castle a listed building?
- Tinnis Castle is officially recognised as part of a Scheduled Monument listed.
- Does Tinnis Castle charge admission?
- Tinnis Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Tinnis Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6JD. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.