Neidpath Castle, Peebles, Scotland
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Scottish Borders - Castle Neidpath & the river Tweed west of Peebles [May 23, 2017]
A romantic walk along the Tweed, with beautiful views of Neidpath Castle on its location above the river. From Peebles. And oh yes, with the girl of course!
As usual some route information provided.
The music: Giyo, with 'Medicinal Great' and 'Old Faithful'
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Scotland's Backyard Castles - Neidpath Castle in the Scottish Borders | Dig It! TV
Fraser, Hay and Douglas are just some of the big names in Scottish history who called Neidpath home. Not to mention Oliver Cromwell, who left a significant mark on the castle when his army came calling in 1650. Nestled in a sunlit valley in the Scottish Borders, this twelfth-century fortress is as quirky as they come. Join David and the Dig It! TV team and explore the many levels to Neidpath Castle, from the pit prison in the basement to the medieval grave stone in the attic.
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Haunting History of :Neidpath Castle
Neidpath Castle,River Tweed, Borders of Scotland,U.K
Neidpath Castle is situated upon elevated land overlooking a winding of the Tweed about 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Peebles . It was built upon the L plan, probably in the fourteenth century, being a main central tower of the Keep type with a square projection of considerable size attached to one side. The walls are 11 feet in thickness and the original door was on the basement floor facing the river, a departure from the general rule. A spiral stair gave access to the upper storeys. The Tower was originally of enormous strength, being really two immense vaults superposed upon each other, but other, wooden, floors have been inserted between. The parapet and corners are rounded similar to those at Drum Castle. It was greatly altered and added to in the seventeenth century. No particular history attaches to the building, which belonged to the Hays of Yester for centuries; it has only undergone one siege, that by Cromwell, when it surrendered after a short defence.
The castle is closed to the public.
Music by~ Kevin MacLeod ~ Dark Times
Photos from Google map unless stated
Neidpath Castle, by Peebles
Another fantastic Scottish Castle
Glentress Forest Peebles Scottish Borders
It has become very popular with mountain bikers and has always been popular with walkers.
Glentress Forest Peebles Scottish Borders
Places to see in ( Peebles - UK )
Places to see in ( Peebles - UK )
Peebles is a royal burgh in Tweeddale, within the Scottish Borders region. Initially a market town, Peebles played a role in the woollen industry of the Borders during the 19th and early 20th Century. Notable buildings in the town include the Old Parish Church of Peebles and Neidpath Castle. Other local attractions include a museum and the Kailzie Gardens. It has won multiple awards for an excellent range of shops on its High Street.
The composition of Peebles has now changed; the town is home to many people who commute to work in Edinburgh, as well as being a popular tourist destination, especially in the summer. In the mid-to-late 19th century, this included health tourism, centring on hydropathic establishments, which over time morphed into a hotel format, with Peebles Hydro Hotel being one of the few survivors of that era.
Peebles lies at the confluence of the River Tweed and Eddleston Water (locally called the Cuddy). The Tweed flows west to east, and the Eddleston flows from the north, turning to flow south-west 300 yards before the confluence. The eastern side was defended in historic times by a town wall, which ran in an east facing arc, through which the road to Glentress passed at the East Gate. The road passing through this gate, the Eastgate, is one of four gates in Peebles .
The oldest building in Peebles is the tower of St Andrew's Church. The church was founded in 1195. It was destroyed (along with many other Borders abbeys and priories) by the soldiers of Henry VIII. The annual local festival in Peebles is called the Beltane, and involves (as with many Borders festivals) a Common Riding. The Beltane, proclaimed at the cross, culminates with the crowning of the Beltane Queen (a girl chosen from one of three local primary schools) along with her court, including the likes of the First and Second Courtiers, Sword Bearer and Standard Bearer; on the steps in front of the parish church.
To the west of the town is Neidpath Castle, which can be reached on foot through Hay Lodge Park, the route offering spectacular views of the castle. The castle is now closed to the public. On the south side of High Street are the old burgh offices. These incorporate the town's library, art gallery and local museum. The building occupied by these are called the Chambers Institution, being deeded to the town by William Chambers, a member of the Chambers publishing family who originated in the town. Chambers' house can be found on the oldest street in Peebles - Biggiesknowe.
Peebles is no longer connected to the railway network. In years past, the Symington, Biggar and Broughton Railway had lines that connected Peebles to Edinburgh and Galashiels.
( Peebles - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Peebles . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Peebles - UK
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Neidpath Castle Walk
A walk along the Tweed at Neidpath Castle
Neidpath Castle and Peebles ( Drone footage DJI Phantom 3 )
Neidpath Castle and Peebles Town on a cold winters afternoon
DJI Spark: Neidpath Castle/ disused railway viaduct, Peebles, Scotland.
Dji Spark quadcopter footage of Neidpath Castle in Peebles and a disused railway viaduct, Scotland.
The Scottish Borders
A small video clip of the Scottish Borders.
Remains of Ranfurly (Duchal) Castle - Scotland
Built in the thirteenth century by the de Lyle family and occupied for around five hundred years these remains sit between where the Blacketty and Green waters rivers join around 30min east of Glasgow
I filmed this on my DJI Spark and edited on Google photos (my Sparks maiden flight!)
Skibo Castle, Scotland
Aerial view of Skibo Castle in Scotland. Was Andrew Carnegie's home until he passed away. Is now the The Carnegie Club , you are pampered and spoiled by an excellent staff. Once in a lifetime adventure.
Barony Castle, Peebles, Scottish Borders
Mercure Peebles Barony Castle Hotel, Peebles, Scotland, United Kingdom
Mercure Peebles Barony Castle Hotel, Peebles, Scotland, United Kingdom
Eddleston, Peebles, Scotland, EH45 8QW, United Kingdom
3-star hotel in Eddleston with indoor pool, restaurant
Free WiFi and free parking
Johnstone Castle via Drone
Lovely wintery scene surrounding Johnstone Castle is a structure and former mansion in the town of Johnstone in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It belonged to the Houstouns of Milliken, who acquired the estate of Easter Cochrane in 1773.
Based right in the middle of Johnstone's housing scheme of the same name, taken by Paisley Buddie. He had a small issue with the freezing weather, Camera inside kept going unresponsive.
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Crailing Old School, Jedburgh
Crailing Old School, Crailing, Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, TD8 6TL, Scotland
Click on the blue link above to read more about the Crailing Old School or to book your stay there.Or visit for bargain prices on many more hotels in Scottish Borders in the UK and around the globe.
Earl O March's Daughter
Written by Lionel McClelland - Sung by Mike Lamont
Based on the story of Jean Douglas, youngest daughter of William Douglas, Earl of March, who lived at Neidpath Castle, just outside Peebles.
Mary Queen of Scots-A Story of Passion, Murder, Intrigue, and Politics (Important Women of History)
Not the garbage totally inaccurate version from Reign, one of the worst shows ever....But the real one.
Today, Miss History tackles another famous woman from medieval history. WHo else could it be, but Mary, Queen of Scots?
Mary, Queen of Scots (8 December 1542 – 8 February 1587), also known as Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland, reigned over Scotland from 14 December 1542 to 24 July 1567.
Mary, the only surviving legitimate child of King James V of Scotland, was six days old when her father died and she acceded to the throne. She spent most of her childhood in France while Scotland was ruled by regents, and in 1558, she married the Dauphin of France, Francis. Mary was queen consort of France from his accession in 1559 until his death in December 1560. Widowed, Mary returned to Scotland, arriving in Leith on 19 August 1561. Four years later, she married her half-cousin, Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, and in June 1566 they had a son, James.
In February 1567, Darnley's residence was destroyed by an explosion, and he was found murdered in the garden. James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell, was generally believed to have orchestrated Darnley's death, but he was acquitted of the charge in April 1567, and the following month he married Mary. Following an uprising against the couple, Mary was imprisoned in Loch Leven Castle. On 24 July 1567, she was forced to abdicate in favour of her one-year-old son. After an unsuccessful attempt to regain the throne, she fled southward seeking the protection of her first cousin once removed, Queen Elizabeth I of England. Mary had once claimed Elizabeth's throne as her own and was considered the legitimate sovereign of England by many English Catholics, including participants in a rebellion known as the Rising of the North. Perceiving Mary as a threat, Elizabeth had her confined in various castles and manor houses in the interior of England. After eighteen and a half years in custody, Mary was found guilty of plotting to assassinate Elizabeth in 1586, and was beheaded the following year at Fotheringhay Castle.
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