OVERVIEW

Fatlips Castle

With care and craftsmanship, our Hazeldean sandstone helped restore the castle’s parapet wall and walkway, reviving the echoes of the past and shaping a new chapter in its timeless story. To play even a modest role in its history is truly humbling.

PROJECT INFO

With care and craftsmanship, our Hazeldean sandstone helped restore the castle’s parapet wall and walkway, reviving the echoes of the past and shaping a new chapter in its timeless story. To play even a modest role in its history is truly humbling.

Perched atop Minto Crags looking out over Teviotdale, this Borders Tower has been given many names over the years: Mantoncrake Castle, Catslick Castle, Minto Castle, and most affectionately Fatlips Castle. The reason for the name Fatlips still remains a mystery!

Stone Used: Hazeldean Sandstone

Status: Completed.