Scotland

HERMITAGE CASTLE

5.5m NE of Newcastleton
TD9 0LU
0131 668 8831
e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/places

Soak up eerie, powerful atmosphere of an imposing stronghold with a notorious reputation. Legend holds that Hermitage’s lord, William De Soulis was boiled in lead by locals for undertaking black magic rituals. His demonic familiar Robin Redcap is said it haunt the castle grounds.