Ayton Castle, Scottish Borders
Ayton Castle is located to the east of Ayton in the Scottish Borders. It is 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) north-west of Berwick-upon-Tweed, in the former county of Berwickshire. Built around a medieval tower house, the present castle dates largely from the 19th century. Ayton Castle is the caput of the feudal barony of Ayton. The castle is protected as a category A listed building, and the grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland, the national listing of significant parks and gardens.
| Ayton Castle | |
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| Part of Scottish Borders | |
| Near Ayton | |
Ayton Castle | |
Ayton Castle | |
| Coordinates | 55.8456°N 2.1148°W |
| Type | Castle |
| Site history | |
| Built | c. 15th century |
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