Description:

Hailes Castle, built in the 1290s, was granted to Adam Hepburn after he rescued the Earl of Dunbar from an attack. In 1443, it was seized by Archibald Dunbar, who killed all the men inside. Burned in 1532, it was later occupied in 1547 by Lord Gray of Wilton for the English. Hailes is one of the few Scottish castles still showcasing 13th-century stonework, visible in the lower part of the north range tower. For a bonus adventure, nearby Traprain Law—a high, whale-backed hill—offers a rewarding climb with the remains of an Iron Age fortified fort at its summit.