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Fatlips Castle

Photo of Fatlips Castle, a ruined castle near Denholm, the Scottish Borders, southern Scotland.

Fatlips Castle

© Richard Webb / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

© Richard Webb / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Fatlips Castle

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Fatlips Castle is one of 16 castles the Albion Guide lists in Scottish Borders. Fulton Tower and Mantle Walls, Ancrum are among the castles within 6.2 km. Tweedbank Station is 15.2 km away to the north-west.

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Photo of Cross Keys Inn, a pub near Denholm, the Scottish Borders, southern Scotland.Highlight

Cross Keys Inn

Pub · With rooms near Denholm

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2.9 km SW

Photo of Jedburgh Abbey, a ruined abbey in the Scottish Borders, southern Scotland.Iconic

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Photo of Born in the Borders, a visitor attraction near Jedburgh, the Scottish Borders, southern Scotland.Highlight

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Photo of Jedburgh, a village in the Scottish Borders, southern Scotland.Highlight

Jedburgh

Village

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Photo of Eildon and Leaderfoot, a National Scenic Area in the Scottish Borders, southern Scotland.Highlight

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The three green Eildon Hills over Melrose, with Border abbeys below and long paths through the Tweed country

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Photo of Dryburgh Abbey, a ruined abbey near Melrose in Eildon and Leaderfoot, the Scottish Borders, southern Scotland.Iconic

Dryburgh Abbey

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