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Traquair Castle was originally owned by the kings of Scotland, then later became the home of the Earls of Traquair and is still lived in by their descendants, the Maxwell Stuart family. The on-site museum documents the extensive history, including a visit from Mary Queen of Scots. It is well known as the oldest inhabited home in Scotland, and is less than an hour from Edinburgh. See more

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Steeped in dramatic history, this 15th-century ancestral seat of the Clan Kerr is set amidst captivating forests and lush lawns in the scenic Jed Valley, overlooking the River Jed. Conveniently located close to the Scottish Borders, the beloved home to the Kerr Family offers a unique setting for a self-catered, exclusive group stay, celebratory dinners and intimate events. See more

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First built in the 13th century, and then rebuilt in the 16th century as the home of the Maitland family, Thirlestane Castle sits amidst a quiet meadow landscape in lowland Scotland, yet is only 25 miles south of Edinburgh. The South Wing at Thirlestane Castle offers spacious, luxurious accommodation for groups of up to sixteen people. Each room has been finished to a five-star standard with exceptional views of the parkland and estate. See more

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Cringletie House is a splendid Victorian baronial mansion, located just south of Edinburgh, and stands proud as the only AA Top 200 Hotel in the Scottish Border region. The hotel has 13 individually designed rooms, each one with its own unique character and furnished to a high standard with views over the grounds and local countryside. See more

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Built in 1430, Borthwick Castle is located in a pastoral valley, just 12 miles from Edinburgh. Once the refuge of Mary Queen of Scots and the Earl of Bothwell and besieged by Oliver Cromwell in 1650, its Medieval ambience has been retained to this very day. Guests can enjoy one of 10 unique luxurious bedrooms in the castle and 2 rooms within the castle grounds. The castle's Great Hall, with large fireplace at one end, offers a superb setting for dinner. See more

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Designed by renowned Scottish architect Robert Adam, Wedderburn Castle is perfect for small gatherings of family and friends as well as larger house parties and private celebrations. Groups of up to 26 guests can experience the castle on a self-catering basis, while fully-staffed, lavish events for up to 150 people can take place in the castle's elegant reception rooms or rustic Georgian barns. See more