A fifteenth-century stronghold and one of the best-preserved towers in Scotland, Borthwick Castle in Midlothian has seen military action and hosted Scottish royalty. Join David for an exclusive look inside this magnificent castle, and tell us in the comments section below, would you dare to make the prisoner’s leap?
This is a video created as part of our Backyard Castles: Southern Scotland project.
To learn more:
Borthwick Castle- https://www.borthwickcastle.com/
Archaeology Scotland – https://archaeologyscotland.org.uk/
Castle Studies Trust – http://www.castlestudiestrust.org/
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