Wrae Tower

Wrae Tower, located near the village of Drumelzier in the Scottish Borders, is a testament to the turbulent history of the region. Constructed in the late 16th century, this tower house was part of a network of defensive structures built to protect against the frequent skirmishes and raids that characterised the Scottish Borders during that era. The tower was likely built by a local laird, serving both as a residence and a fortification. Over the centuries, Wrae Tower witnessed the ebb and fl...

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