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The Great Britain Guide

Castles Β· Scottish Lowlands

Whytbank Tower

In or near Walkerburn.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Whytbank Tower β€” a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Restored and Watertight the Whytbank Tower - geograph.org.uk - 8000097

Iain Lees β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Galashiels Β· 5.3 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Whytbank 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

Whytbank Tower is a castle located in central Scotland. It is notable for its historical significance within the region, though specific details about its era and architectural features are not provided.

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

Coordinates
55.6293, -2.8879
Postcode
TD1 1UG
Parliamentary constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Nearest railway station
Galashiels β€” 5.3 km

Sources

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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Knowes Hill

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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Knowes Hill

Knowes Hill β€” a hill or mountain in scotland central.

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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Mains Hill

Mains Hill β€” a hill or mountain in scotland central.

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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Mains Hill

Mains Hill β€” mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 353 m.

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Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords

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Where to eat & stay near Whytbank Tower

Places to stay

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Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Kilnknowe Park Caravan Site

Kilnknowe Park Caravan Site β€” a caravan park in scotland central.

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Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Kingsknowes Hotel

Kingsknowes 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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Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Glen Hotel

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

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Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

The County

The County β€” a hotel in scotland central.

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Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Tweedside Caravan Park

Tweedside Caravan Park β€” a campsite in scotland central.

Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords

Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

β†— barrelandstone.co.uk
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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

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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Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles

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Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles

The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

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Restaurants Β· Scottish Lowlands

Horse Shoe Inn

Horse Shoe Inn β€” a restaurant in scotland central.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Whytbank Tower?
Whytbank Tower is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD1 1UG).
What is Whytbank Tower?
Whytbank Tower β€” a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Whytbank Tower?
The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD1 1UG.
Does Whytbank Tower charge admission?
Whytbank Tower typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Whytbank Tower?
The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD1 1UG.