Duns Castle
Duns Castle, Duns, Berwickshire is a historic house in Scotland, the oldest part of which, the massive Norman Keep or Pele Tower, dates from 1320.
History
The earlier house was transformed into a Gothic castle, 1818–22, by architect James Gillespie Graham. It is owned by the Laird, Alexander Hay of Duns and Drumelzier, a retired accountant. He and his wife, Aline, live at the castle.
There is a publicly accessible park and two man made lakes, the Hen Poo and the smaller Mill Dam.[1]
The castle is often used for weddings and other functions.
Haunting
Alexander Hay, who was killed at the Battle of Waterloo, reputedly haunts the castle.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Scottish Wildlife Trust.
- ↑ "Haunted Scottish Castles". Rampantscotland.com. 2009-11-08. Retrieved 2011-12-18.
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