Branxholme Castle
Introduction
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Branxholme Castle
Image: © Walter Baxter Taken: 14 Jul 2011
The original tower house was burnt by the Earl of Northumberland in 1532. The repaired tower house was then destroyed in 1570 and rebuilt from 1571-74 by the Scotts of Buccleuch. In 1837 the castle was altered and attached to a mansion house. The castle is about 3 miles southwest of Hawick on the northwest side of the A7. The road and River Teviot can be made out in the foreground. This was taken from Whitchesters Hill in the adjoining square to the south.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.39595
Longitude
-2.847171