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Old Thirlestane Castle, near Melrose in the Scottish Borders, was built in the late 15th century by the powerful Douglas family, later held by the Scotts of Thirlestane. It is important as a historic seat of a prominent noble family and for its well-preserved Renaissance architecture.
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Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Old Thirlestane Castle as Linear Feature(s) (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
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