Roxburgh Castle

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Roxburgh Castle is one of 16 castles the Albion Guide maps in Scottish Borders. For more of the same, Hume Castle and Cessford Castle are close by. The closest station is Tweedbank, 18.9 km to the west.

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