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Places to Visit in Lauder, Borders
Thirlestane Castle
Lauder
Borders
TD2 6RU
Tel: +44(0)1578 722430
Fax: +44(0)1578 722761
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Thirlestane Castle has its origins in the 13th century. It was rebuilt as the Maitland family home in 1590 and greatly enhanced by the Duke of Lauderdale in the 1670's. In 1840, it was extended and refurbished with the addition of two new wings.
The Maitland’s are a famous Scottish family who first came to Britain from France with William the Conqueror. As the seat of the Earls and Duke of Lauderdale, the Castle has at times held a central role in the history of Scotland. Now in the care of a Charitable Trust, Thirlestane has been carefully restored to its former splendour.
Opening Dates/Times
Open: Good Friday, Easter Sunday & Monday
Open: 1st May until 19th September 2005 on Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sun.
Open: July & August every day except Saturdays
Times: 10:30am - last admission at 2:30pm
Facilities
Historic House, Grounds, Tea Room, Picnic Area, Children, Car Park, Private Group Tours, School Tours Available, Dogs on lead allowed in Grounds,
Weddings and Conferences
WEDDINGS IN LAUDER, BERWICKSHIRE, BORDERS
A wedding day should be perfect and Thirlestane Castle is the perfect fairy-tale venue to host your special event.
Steeped in history, beautiful to view and magic to feel, you will never forget this special wedding venue.
As you enter from our ancient gates and wind through the tree lined drive, the castle's beautiful facade looms into view. You enter the castle up the 22 steps of the front main staircase and ascend into the stunning, oak panelled Entrance Hall and a welcoming blaze from the Aberdeenshire pink granite fireplace.