Neidpath Castle
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Neidpath Castle is a L-plan rubble built tower, over looking the river Tweed about 1 mile west of Peebles. The castle is open to the public.
Neidpath castle saw conflict during the Civil War when it was invested by the Roundheads, and bombarded into submission. The bombardment was never fully repaired and the resulting rubble and effect are still visible today.
The castle was originally built by the Fraser family, perhaps in the 14th century. Soon after it came into the ownership of the Earl of Tweeddale (the Hay family), and remained in their ownership until the end of the 17th century. The castle is still owned privately by the Earl of Wemyss and March.
At some point in the late 18th century the castle was rented as a residence by Adam Ferguson.
For the modern tourist the castle is best approached on foot via the western exit of Haylodge Park (named after a substantial house of the Hay family which no longer exists), and follow the river path along the Tweed. This path offers spectacular views of the castle. There is also a small carpark for the less adventurous.
The castle features a pit dungeon, a parapet walk, and some small exhibitions of artifacts found in the locale.