Gilnockie Tower

Gilnockie Tower, a striking example of a 16th-century Scottish pele tower, stands near Canonbie in the Scottish Borders. Built around 1520, the tower was originally constructed as a defensive stronghold for the notorious Border Reivers, specifically the Armstrong clan. The Armstrongs, one of the most powerful and feared families in the region, used the tower as a base for their raids across the Anglo-Scottish border. The name 'Gilnockie' is often associated with Johnnie Armstrong, a legendary...

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