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“Thirlestane Castle” Frommer's
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in Melrose
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Attraction type: Castle
Address:
Lauder, Berwickshire Melrose TD2 6RU
Scotland
Tel: 01578 722430
Fax: 01578 722761

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“A piece of family history.”
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5 of 5 stars
Prcipce
Anaheim, CA
5 Mar 2009

I visited Thirlestane Castle in October of 2007 with my wife and a couple of close friends. As a Maitland descendant, I was curious about family history and the area where the early Maitlands lived. The castle and grounds are wonderful. The plaster ceilings are particularly well restored and provide insight into the talent and artistry of early craftsmen. The... more

“loved the family history”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Adelaide, Australia
28 Jun 2005

I am a relitave of the Maitlands. My name is Rebecca Walker. I live in Adelaide, Australia. Last year i visited the castle, and thought it was amazing. My Grandmother died a year ago, and i wanted to go there to see my family history, she had never been there before and i wanted to go for her. It was... more

“Amazing place.....”
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5 of 5 stars
Hilda_Santos
Norway
7 May 2005

One of the finest place I've ever been. Nice and exquisite interior. The exhibit includes the everyday life from the royalty to the servants, very interesting. Really worth a visit more

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Thirlestane Castle Address

| Lauder, Berwickshire, Melrose TD2 6RU, Scotland
Tel: 01578 722430 Fax: 01578 722761