Top 4 Castles around Sprouston

Hume Castle is a historic fortress located near the village of Hume. Built in the 13th century by the influential Home family, it served as a strategic defensive stronghold in a turbulent border region between Scotland and England. Today you can explore its ruins and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

A truly magnificent castle, and a Category A listed building. It is the home of the Duke of Roxburghe, and, apparently, the largest inhabited castle in Scotland. It was built for the 1st Duke in 1721-26 by William Adam, on the site of a previously existing house (House of Floris), and then extensively redone by W H Playfair in 1837-47 from the Georgian original to the way it is looking now. This is an unmissable place. It is open to tourists. Please see the Castle's website for more information and tickets: https://www.floorscastle.com/

Although the first castle was here already in the 13th century, the present Hume Castle was erected in 1794 by the Earl of Marchmont - as a folly. There are terrific views of the surrounding countryside from the castle - worth getting up there.

Roxburgh Castle is now a ruin after a long and tumultuous history. It was built in the early 12th century by David I. For many centuries of wars between Scotland and England, it kept changing hands until it was eventually razed to the ground in the 16th century part of a treaty between England and France.

Along this stretch of road, you can enjoy sublime views toward the gorgeous Floors Castle. The castle was built in 1721 and was the home of the Innes-Ker family for over 300 years.

Cessford was built around 1450. It was part of the line of frontier defences between England and Scotland.

Fortress style castle atop a hill, you can imagine it was a pretty imposing sight in the 15th Century. Good view from the top of the hill if you decide to get off and clamber up there.

One of many Castle ruins. Cessford Castle was part of the line of frontier defences between England and Scotland.