Things to do in Newcastleton, Scottish Borders
The planned village of Newcastleton was founded in 1793 by the Duke of Buccleuch as a handloom weaving centre. Situated close to the Border, alongside Liddel Water, in earlier times this was Border Reiver country, known as 'The Debatable Land'.
Today Newcastleton provides a good base for exploring the surrounding hills and forest. Within easy access is Kielder Forest, with its Reiver Cycling Route and Kielder Water, Europe's largest man-made lake, both offering a wide range of activities.
The Liddesdale Heritage Centre and Armstrong Clan Trust reflect the interest in the area's past. The museum houses a large collection of historical artefacts and offers a family research area. Hermitage Castle is a vast and eerie 14th century ruin in a lovely situation; it was much restored in the early 19th century, but incorporates fabric of various dates from the 14th century.
For leisure and recreation in Newcastleton there is the 9 hole golf course and Newcastleton Forest Enterprise offers Forest walks and cycle trails.
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Days Out in Newcastleton
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Birdoswald Roman Fort (15 Miles)*
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Hawick Museum and Gallery (16 Miles)*
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Talkin Tarn Country Park (17 Miles)*
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Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace (19 Miles)*
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Carlisle Castle (19 Miles)*
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Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery (20 Miles)*
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Carlisle Cathedral (20 Miles)*
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Carlisle Race Course (22 Miles)*
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Housesteads Roman Fort (22 Miles)*
Places to Visit near Newcastleton
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Gretna (16 Miles)*
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Brampton (16 Miles)*
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Hawick (17 Miles)*
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Greenhead (18 Miles)*
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Carlisle (20 Miles)*
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Wetheral (20 Miles)*
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Port Carlisle (22 Miles)*
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Jedburgh (22 Miles)*
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Hightae (24 Miles)*
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Lochmaben (25 Miles)*
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