Atop the wooded Minto Crags on the estate of the Earl of Minto, and seven miles from my home here in Hawick stands this 16th century tower house.
A strenuous climb up a steep and rough footpath through the woods is the only access.
Now we can see the towerhouse at close quarters.
Let us enter at our own risk.
The ground floor cellars and kitchen area are very dark so we proceed up the spiral staircase to the Laird's Hall where we see the grand fireplace.
Looking up from the floor of the Laird's Hall we can see that the roof timbers have suffered the ravages of time. Note access from spiral staircase to what would have been an upper floor.
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