Roxburgh Castle
Castle Ruined medieval castle overlooking River Tweed
Ruined medieval castle remains on a Scottish border promontory above river valleys. Walkers and history visitors come for riverside paths, archaeological traces and views across the Tweed/Tiviot valleys.
How to Get to Roxburgh Castle #
Roxburgh Castle lies a few miles east of Kelso in the Scottish Borders. The nearest rail station is Tweedbank or Kelso (Kelso is served by local buses); from Kelso it’s a short drive or a riverside walk to the castle site. Roads are country lanes-follow local signage for historic sites and parking.
Tips for Visiting Roxburgh Castle #
- Visit in late afternoon to catch the light on the remaining stonework and avoid the midday drizzle that the Borders often brings.
- Park at the nearby town of Kelso and follow the riverside footpaths-this approach shows the castle's strategic siting on the River Teviot.
- Look for the irregular ashlar stones reused in local farm buildings; scavenging of Roxburgh's masonry after its ruin is part of the site's tale.
Best Time to Visit Roxburgh Castle #
Best visited in warmer months for walking access and to avoid muddy fields; the site is outdoors and exposed.
Weather & Climate near Roxburgh Castle #
Roxburgh Castle's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 19°C. Moderate rainfall (702 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 72 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
