Kirkhope Tower
Kirkhope Tower is a Scottish Pele, located in the Ettrick Valley, in the historic county of Selkirkshire, now a division of the Scottish Borders. The tower lies a mile to the north west of Ettrickbridge, and seven miles (11 km) from the Burgh of Selkirk.
| Kirkhope Tower | |
|---|---|
| Ettrick Valley, Selkirkshire, Scotland | |
Kirkhope Tower beneath Kirkhope Hill | |
| Coordinates | 55°30′55″N 2°59′07″W |
| Type | Pele tower with Barmekin |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Private |
| Open to the public | No |
| Condition | Occupied as a residence |
| Site history | |
| Built | early 16th century |
| Built by | Walter Scott of Harden |
| In use | 16th century to present |
| Materials | Stone |
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