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Best Landmarks near Newark Castle

Discover the best landmarks near Newark Castle. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

The 10 best landmarks near Newark Castle

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Newark Castle

Explore the haunting ruins of Newark Castle near Selkirk, a 15th-century tower steeped in Border wars, royal ties, and tragic history.

Selkirk TD7 5EU
4.3 Very Good 57 reviews
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Aikwood Tower

Experience 500 years of Scottish Borders history and luxury at Aikwood Tower, a stunning 16th-century peel tower set in breathtaking countryside.

Aikwood Tower, Selkirk TD7 5HJ
4.9 Excellent 54 reviews
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Tress Of The Kings

Discover the ancient Trees Of The Kings in Selkirk, where Scottish royal history and nature unite in a serene, storied landscape.

7 Heatherlie Park, Selkirk TD7 5AL
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Auld Kirk (site of Kirk O' the Forest)

Historic ruins of Selkirk’s Kirk o’ the Forest, where William Wallace was proclaimed Guardian of Scotland in 1297.

6-11 Kirk Wynd, Selkirk TD7 4AW
4.4 Very Good 39 reviews
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Southern Reporter

Historic home of the Southern Reporter newspaper, a cornerstone of Selkirk’s rich journalistic heritage on the town’s vibrant High Street.

28 High St, Selkirk TD7 4DD
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Mungo Park Monument

Discover the Mungo Park Monument in Selkirk, honoring the fearless Scottish explorer who charted the Niger River and shaped African exploration history.

9 Back Row, Selkirk TD7 4LP
4.7 Excellent 3 reviews
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Sunderland Hall

Victorian mansion meets modernist masterpiece in a riverside Scottish Borders estate.

A7, Galashiels TD1 3PF
4.1 Very Good 14 reviews
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Traquair Arms Hotel

Historic 200-year-old coach house hotel and gastro pub offering cozy rooms, hearty local cuisine, and warm hospitality in scenic Innerleithen.

Traquair Rd, Innerleithen EH44 6PD
4.4 Very Good 494 reviews
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Biking In The Borders

A spacious, cyclist-friendly holiday home in Innerleithen, perfect for exploring the iconic trails of the Scottish Borders.

Strand, Innerleithen EH44 6HT
3 Average 2 reviews
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Bow Castle

An Iron Age broch perched above the Gala Water, offering 2,000 years of Scottish history and panoramic Border views.

A7, Galashiels TD1 2SW
4.3 Very Good 3 reviews

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