Cessford Castle

#1502 among destinations in the United Kingdom

Forts and castles, Top attraction

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Cessford Castle is a large ruined mid-15th century L-plan castle near the village of Cessford, midway Jedburgh and Kelso, in the historic county of Roxburghshire, now a division of the Scottish Borders. The Castle is caput of the Barony of Cessford, and the principal stronghold of the Kers/Kerrs, notorious Border Reivers, many of whom served as Wardens of the Middle March. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°30'30"N, 2°24'57"W

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Cessford Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mary Queen of Scots House, Jedburgh Abbey, Jedburgh Town Hall, Kirk Yetholm.

5.7 miW
Museum
Mary Queen of Scots House, Jedburgh
147 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque town of Jedburgh in the United Kingdom, the Mary Queen of Scots House is a historical gem that beckons tourists with its rich past and captivating architecture. This 16th-century tower house, which now serves as a museum, is reputed to have...
5.9 miW
Historical place, Ruins, Architecture
Jedburgh Abbey, Jedburgh
150 min walk • Jedburgh Abbey, a ruined Augustinian abbey which was founded in the 12th century, is situated in the town of Jedburgh, in the Scottish Borders 10 miles north of the border with England at Carter Bar.
5.8 miW
City hall
Jedburgh Town Hall, Jedburgh
149 min walk • Jedburgh Public Hall known as Jedburgh Town Hall is a listed building in the centre of Jedburgh opposite the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey. It was opened in 1900 as the town's principal public building. An information centre is attached and it overlooks a large car park which is beside the A68.
6 miNE
Village
Kirk Yetholm
153 min walk • For those seeking adventure, the nearby Cheviot Hills provide ample opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and birdwatching. The stunning landscapes and panoramic views from the hilltops make it a paradise for nature lovers.
5.6 miW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Monteviot House, Jedburgh
142 min walk • Monteviot House is the early 18th century home of the Marquess of Lothian, the politician better known as Michael Ancram. It is located on the River Teviot near Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland.
5.8 miW
Library
Jedburgh Library, Jedburgh
148 min walk • Jedburgh Library is now housed in the second building built for Andrew Carnegie in Jedburgh at a cost of £1,700. It was one of the many libraries built by Carnegie.
5.7 miW
Bridge
Canongate Bridge, Jedburgh
146 min walk • The Canongate Bridge is a pedestrian bridge in the Scottish Borders town of Jedburgh. It was built as the town's main bridge over the Jed Water in the 16th century. Since 1971 it has been a category A listed building.
2.9 miNW
Bridge
Kalemouth Suspension Bridge
74 min walk • The Kalemouth Suspension Bridge is a suspension bridge at Kalemouth in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland, near the B6401. It crosses the River Teviot just above its confluence with the Kale Water, near Eckford.
5.4 miW
Memorial
Waterloo Monument, Jedburgh
139 min walk • The Waterloo Monument near Ancrum in the Scottish Borders is a 150-foot tower, built between 1817 and 1824 to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo.
6.5 miSW
Historical and heritage tours, Cultural tours, Tours
Ferniehirst Castle, Jedburgh
166 min walk • Ferniehirst Castle is an L-shaped construction on the east bank of the Jed Water, about a mile and a half south of Jedburgh, in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland, and in the former county of Roxburghshire.
6.3 miSW
Tree
Capon Oak Tree
160 min walk • The Capon Oak Tree is one of the last surviving trees of the ancient Jedforest, close to Jed Water, a small river which has cut a course below soft sandstone cliffs. It is located 2 miles south of Jedburgh, Scotland, west of the A68.