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Greenknowe Tower

📍 Scottish Borders, Scotland

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Greenknowe Tower is a 16th-century tower house, located just west of the village of Gordon, in the Scottish Borders. Although a roofless ruin, the stonework of the tower is well preserved, and represents a fine example of a later tower house, built more as a residence rather than as a place of defence. The building is located at NT639428, beside the A6105 road. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, and is in the care of Historic Scotland.

Built in 1581 by James Seton of Touch, as recorded on the marriage stone above the door. A well-preserved example of a Scottish laird's fortified home. Features include gun loops, a vaulted ground floor, and elegant Renaissance details. Passed to the Pringles of Stichill in the 17th century. Now in Historic Scotland care. Free to visit year-round.