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Shieldgreen Tower

No. 12 of 372 in Upper Tweeddale, No. 8 for history. History, 3.5 km from Peebles, just outside Upper Tweeddale National Scenic Area.

The ruins of Shieldgreen Tower, protected as a scheduled monument.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentHistoric Environment Scotland, designations, checked 2026-11-01
Website
canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/51479/details/shieldgreen+towerOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-11-01
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.73 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
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Rosetta Holiday ParkStay, 1.3 km from Peebles, just outside the areaCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Cross Keysin Peebles, just outside the areaFood and pubs
Central Barin Peebles, just outside the areaFood and pubs
Costain Peebles, just outside the areaFood and pubs
The Bridge Innin Peebles, just outside the areaFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Peebles Museum and Galleryin Peebles, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centrein Peebles, just outside the areaArt and galleries
Gytes Leisure Centrein Peebles, just outside the areaRainy day
John Buchan Storyin Peebles, just outside the areaHistory and heritage

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