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Situated close to the Border,
alongside Liddel Water, the planned village of
Newcastleton was founded in 1793 by the Duke of
Buccleuch as a handloom weaving centre. In earlier
times this was Border Reiver country, known as
"The debatable Land", home of the Armstrongs and
Elliots. The Liddesdale Heritage Centre reflects
the interest in the area's past and the massive
bulwark of the 14th century Hermitage Castle is
close by.
The Traditional Music Festival
in July has an international reputation and other
popular events include the Craft Fayre in May,
Liddesdale Agricultural Show in August and
Sheepdog Trials in autumn. Today Newcastleton
provides a good base for exploring the surrounding
hills and forest. Within easy access is Keilder
Forest and Keilder Water; Europe's largest
man-made lake, both offering a wide range of
activities.
Visitors to Newcastleton can enjoy free parking;
local publications include countryside walks.
Nearby places of interest include Horn & Country
Crafts, Newcastleton Golf Club (9 hole), Bailey
Mill Trekking Centre and Liddesdale Heritage
Centre.
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