Fatlips Castle

Location

• Fatlips Castle is situated at the top of Minto Crags, above the River Teviot, on A73 in Wiston, Scotland.

History

• The castle was built by the Turnbulls of Barnhills in the 16th century. It served as a peel tower and was part of their estate, which included nearby Barnhills Tower and farm.
• In 1545, during the War of the Rough Wooing, the Earl of Hertford burned "Mantoncrake", or Mynto Crag.

Architecture

• The castle's architectural style is not specified in available information. It is reported to be a peel tower, but further details are not provided.

Layout

• The layout of the castle is not detailed in available sources.

Historical Significance and Events

Fatlips Castle played a role in the War of the Rough Wooing, with the Earl of Hertford burning "Mantoncrake" in 1545. The castle's history is closely tied to that of the Turnbulls of Barnhills and their estate.

Current Status and Use

The castle is currently in ruins, as indicated by OpenStreetMap data.

Heritage Status

Fatlips Castle has been recognized as a historic site, with its Wikidata ID indicating it as a "castle".

Visiting Information

Due to its location on private land, visiting Fatlips Castle requires permission from the current owners. No information is available on guided tours or access restrictions.

Notable Features and Rooms

No notable features or rooms are mentioned in available sources.