Distance from Kielder campsite: 13 miles / 27 minutes by car

Duration of visit: Half a day

Lat and Long: 55.262151, -2.794359

A short drive into Scotland and you can see an imposing castle untouched by the tourism trap and a pleasure to visit. Simple and grand!

Nothing gives it more justice than the landscape as you approach on foot.

Links:

Official Historic Scotland webpage

The Sons of Scotland - photos and info

Directions:

Head west
1 min (0.2 mi)

Continue to Scottish Borders
15 min (8.7 mi)

Continue to B6399
7 min (2.7 mi)

Turn right onto B6399
2 min (0.7 mi)
 
Slight left
Destination will be on the right