Neidpath Castle
A 14th-century L-plan tower castle in the Tweed gorge, reachable on foot from Peebles along the riverside path.
Built in the 14th century on a rocky cliff at a sharp bend of the River Tweed, Neidpath Castle has thick walls and an L-shaped tower that once withstood cannon fire from Cromwell's forces. The castle is privately owned, is used mainly for weddings and is rarely open to visitors. But the riverside path from Peebles (about 3 km) is a popular walk, and from the trees on the opposite bank you can enjoy the castle reflected in the river. The exterior is free to view.
Opening hours
Exterior open all day (interior on specific dates only)
Nearby sights
- Peebles
- Glentress Forest
- Dawyck Botanic Garden
- Robert Smail's Printing Works
- Traquair House
- St Mary's Loch
- Bowhill House
- The Great Tapestry of Scotland