Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders
Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders
The Castle
  Thirlestane History  
  The Castle Tour  
  The Entrance Hall  
  The Panelled Room  
  The Billiard Room  
  The Duke's Grand Bed Chamber  
  Bonnie Prince Charlie's Room  
  The Drawing Room  
  The Dining Room  
  The Nurseries  
  The Kitchens  
  Restoration  
The Entrance Hall
The design of the main Entrance Hall dates from the 1840s' remodelling.

The collection of weapons upon the walls includes a sword dating from 1745. It was excavated from the parklands where Bonnie Prince Charlie's army camped after the Battle of Prestonpans.

Oak panelling and a welcoming blaze in the fireplace would have offered guests a congenial atmosphere in which to remove muddy clothes and boots and take a moment to compose themselves before being ushered in to meet their hosts.

A scale model of the Castle is displayed in the centre of the room.

  The Entrance Hall
 
 
 © Thirlestane Castle Trust     web design © Scottish Web Design
Wednesday 8 September 2010