Rhymers Tower

Rhymers Tower, also known as Earlston Tower, is a historic site situated near the town of Earlston in the Scottish Borders. The tower is traditionally associated with Thomas the Rhymer, a 13th-century Scottish laird, poet, and reputed seer. Thomas, also known as Thomas of Erceldoune, is famed for his prophecies and his connection to the fairy folk, which have become an integral part of Scottish folklore. The tower is believed to have been constructed during the medieval period, possibly in th...

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