developed keeps including chambers and courtyards
(from around 1400-1540)
E
E-plan tower houses featuring more than one wing
(16th and 17th centuries)
L
L-plan tower houses featuring a main block and one wing
(16th and 17th centuries)
Z
Z-plan tower houses featuring 2 corner towers situated obliquely opposite each other
(16th and 17th centuries)
O
walled enclosures
(mainly 12th and 13th century)
C
reasonably important castles built around a central courtyard
h
18th century tower houses
V
castles of unusual plan
m
much modified or modernised castellated structures
Local B&B / Hotel Accommodation
THE SPINNEY Set in spacious gardens just 2 miles from historic Jedburgh. Choice of accommodation in pine lodges or 4 star B&B in the main house. AA 5 Diamonds 'Premier Collection'.
ANCRUM CRAIG A Victorian country home with large garden and magnificent views between Melrose and Jedburgh. Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars. 3 ensuite bedrooms (double/twin). Drawing room with log fire. Recommended by Which?, Frommer's Guide
and Alistair Sawday's Special Places. Golf, walking, cycling, etc.
CASTLE VENLAW A 4 star country house hotel in Peebles. 23 miles from Edinburgh.
4 acres of lawned and wooded grounds. 13 individually styled bedrooms with panoramic views over Peebles and the Moorfoot Hills. Award-winning restaurant. AA 3 Diamonds and 2 rosettes. Conde Nast Johansens.
Short break rates available for Dinner, B&B. Suitable for small weddings and receptions.
THE ROXBURGHE HOTEL & GOLF COURSE Country house hotel nestling in woodlands on the banks of the River Teviot.
Near Kelso on 50,000 acre estate (owned by the Duke of Roxburghe) with 18 hole Championship Golf Course.
Luxury accommodation in 22 bedrooms. Health & Beauty Suite. Special offers and short breaks.
Outdoor activities include shooting, fishing, golf, clay pigeon shooting, archery, croquet, mountain biking.
3 miles from Floors Castle. Chauffeur sightseeing service available.
House Party packages for groups. Facilities for weddings and meetings.
BARONY CASTLE Beautiful mansion house built in 1536. 5 minutes from Peebles. Set in 25 acres of mature gardens and woodlands with splendid views of the surrounding Moorfoot Hills.
Choice of 78 bedrooms. Leisure facilities include indoor heated swimming pool, multi gym, sauna & spa bath.
Accommodation to Rent
HOSCOTE HOUSE Secluded 19th century country house on 475-acre estate in Borthwick Water valley.
Sleeps 18 in 9 bedrooms (double/twin). Spacious drawing room, elegant dining room, tartan snug, fully equipped large kitchen, utility room, office with computer, conservatory. Sauna, fitness room & outdoor hot tub. Games room with pool table. Walking, fishing, mountain biking, clay pigeon shooting are all available nearby. Hawick 7 miles. Jedburgh 22 miles. Moffat 40 miles.
Ideal for weddings, house parties, family holidays. Estate cottages also available.
LAZYDAY COTTAGES 4 star luxury log cabin in a secluded setting. 10 minutes from Berwick-upon-Tweed. Kelso 20 miles. Jedburgh 32 miles.
2 ensuite double bedrooms, kitchen, dining area, chill out room with huge sofa and plasma TV screen. Traditional Finnish sauna. Garden and patio with barbeque. Available per week or for romantic breaks and long weekends. Wheelchair access. No smoking.
WEST LODGE 18th century stone cottage set in the grounds of Mellerstain House (one of Scotland's historic Georgian houses).
Kelso 5 miles. Melrose 15 miles. Berwick-on-Tweed 30 miles.
2 bedrooms (1 double & 1 twin), bathroom, sitting room with log fire, ktchen and dining room.
Garden with countryside views. Dogs welcome. Instant online availability check & booking.
Scotland Made Easy Self drive tours with a customised itinerary to suit your interests
(e.g. castles, distilleries, standing stones).
Includes booking service with quality accommodation
(4 star B&Bs, night in a castle or country mansion, etc.).
Grand Touring in Scotland
Self Drive Tours in a Classic Car, Luxury Vehicle or 4x4.
Accommodation in Country Castles, Mansions and Inns.
Clansandcastles.com Accommodation reservations for castles, inns & country houses.
Itinerary planning for self-drive tours (with car hire if required).
Private tour guides. Clan lands research.
Official tour operator for The Gathering 2009
Celia Ffitch-Stewart Fully insured driver-guide with Mercedes limousine for your tailor-made guided tour.
Half day, full day or extended tours. Airport collection (Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness).
Services can include itinerary planning and accommodation reservations. Meet your clan chief, trace your roots, stay in a castle, tour the distilleries. Member of HOSTGA (Highlands of Scotland Tour Guide Association).
