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High House of Edmonston

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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High House of Edmonston is one of twelve castles the Albion Guide lists in South Lanarkshire. Boghall Castle, Biggar and Drochil Castle are among the castles within 9.2 km. The closest station is Carstairs, 12.3 km to the west.

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Photo of Boghall Castle, Biggar, a ruined castle in South Lanarkshire, southern Scotland.

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Photo of Covington, a ruined castle near Biggar, South Lanarkshire, southern Scotland.

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Photo of Stobo Kirk, a church in Upper Tweeddale, the Scottish Borders, southern Scotland.

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