Ferniehirst Castle

14/11/2022

A beautiful autumn morning at Ferniehirst. Thanks so much to Claire Thomson for her photograph of the pond.

13/11/2022

In remembrance.
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26/09/2022

September light ✨
Built in the 15th century and steeped in a dramatic history, Ferniehirst Castle is surrounded by forest and overlooks the river Jed in the ancient Jed Valley. Read more about the beautiful location and learn about the historic tales on our website - link in bio. ⚔️

13/09/2022

02/06/2022

So May has now passed and June arrived. The bluebells around the Castle have given way to blossom of hawthorn (scroll left) and the summer will soon be with us.
Did you know that Hawthorns (Latin name Crataegus monogyna) are hermaphrodite, meaning both male & female reproductive parts are within each flower. They are scented and mostly white but occasionally flushed with pink.
Once they have been pollinated by insects, they develop into deep-red fruits known as 'haws'. Hence the name. 🌳
Thank you to Ian and Isobel Thomson for the beautiful photographs.

16/04/2022

Happy Easter from Ferniehirst Castle in the beautiful Scottish Borders!
Thank you Ian and Isobel Thomson for the great garden photo 📷
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29/03/2022

Spring returns to Ferniehirst Castle. The daffodils glow bright yellow and the sky is azure blue. Such a gloriously peaceful location here in the Scottish Borders. So thankful.💛💙
Thank you for the photograph Ian & Isobel Thomson.📷

21/12/2021

At Ferniehirst Castle it's a heavenly time of year; crisp walks through the woodlands and landscape, with a log fire blazing in the hearth to return to. The glistening tree in the foreground of this picture is a Persian ironwood, Parrotia persica.
The magical photograph captured by
Merry Christmas everyone ! ✨🎄✨

05/11/2021

Featured in the latest Scottish Field Magazine, Ferniehirst Castle and the many talents of Lady Ralph Kerr, also known as artist, Marie-Claire Kerr. From Scottish history to gardens, fine art, textiles and fashion. A fascinating article written and researched by Caroline Donald with photography by
It's in the December issue of the magazine, on sale from 5th November or by order from their website https://www.mymagazinesub.co.uk/scottish-field/. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

26/09/2021

Cosy autumn evenings by the log fire in the luxury of the Grand Hall at Ferniehirst Castle. Gather friends and family together, the private castle is now available to rent for a three night minimum stay. Please see our website for details. 🔥🍂

01/09/2021

The Great Hall or The Long Room comprises both a drawing room and dining room. It enjoys generous morning light through the long windows and in the autumn evenings the flames from the log fire offer a glowing warmth.
It's the perfect space for a special occasion or film location but is so cleverly designed that it also has the informality needed to provide the Kerr family and their guests with the cosy sitting room they need and enjoy when they are in residence.
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22/08/2021

There's no shortage of good walks straight from the door here at Ferniehirst. Through historic forest trails or beautiful Borders countryside. Whether you like an amble or adventure just pick your own pace. There's no time like Autumn to enjoy the rolling landscape.

20/08/2021

A perfect habitat for tree lovers!
Ferniehirst Castle is not only surrounded by beautiful forest, woodland and countryside but many specimen trees. Autumn colour in the borders can be spectacular. This is a Persian ironwood ( Parrotia persica ) growing in the grounds outside the Castle main entrance.
The species was named by Carl Anton von Meyer to honour his predecessor at the University of Dorpat, German naturalist Georg Friedrich Parrot, who botanised in the Alborz mountain range in Northern Iran (then known as Persia) on a mountaineering expedition in the 1830s.
It is a deciduous tree in the family Hamamelidaceae, closely related to the witch-hazel genus Hamamelis.
The Lothian Wing of Ferniehirst Castle sleeps six and still has some availability between Mid September '21 and April '22. Please see our website for details.
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29/07/2021

Good news ! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
According to the , people who were fully vaccinated in the EU or US will not need to isolate when coming to Scotland from an amber list country. The change will come into force at 04:00 BST on Monday 2nd August. 🍁

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29/07/2021

Escape the City from September. Our beautiful, turreted Castle is available for exclusive rent from mid month throughout the autumn. A perfect place to enjoy countrywalks and cosy evenings. 🍂
Share with friends or family (sleeps 18) or rent the elegant Lothian Wing ( sleeps 6). Please see our website for details or rent the Lothian Wing through AirBnB.

21/07/2021

A secret getaway in September? Ferniehirst Castle could be just the place. The elegant Lothian Wing, which sleeps six, offers all the privacy, peace and quiet you could wish for.
It is now booked until mid-September but you can check out availability yourself now on the AirBnB website.
Autumn in the Scottish Borders is magnificent and staying in our fairytale castle simply magical. 🍂✨

10/07/2021

Our guests are welcomed into the little bastle house, where a guided tour and an interesting talk can be booked. Lasting about 45 minutes we climb the lower portion of the tower staircase up to a beautifully proportioned Great Hall and into a wonderful circular library room described as an architectural gem, shown here.
Join one of our guided tours by our Curator Bob Lawson. You can now simply booking on line through our website. If you sign up to the website you'll also receive our regular e-newsletter with an historic tale from Bob each month and updates on renting the castle or Lothian Wing.

23/06/2021

Peaceful and secluded. Ferniehirst Castle may have had a dramatic history but today it offers a truly private staycation experience. Whether you rent the entire Castle or the elegant Lothian Wing you can be assured of glorious surroundings and total privacy. Please see our website for details and to book. Sign up to receive regular information and news.🌿

19/06/2021

Staying at Ferniehirst is a fairy-tale experience and a private one at that. Unlike a hotel, when you stay in the Castle (or Lothian Wing) you will have the grounds to yourself. Enjoy the wild flowers and garden plants in the grounds, the trees to meander through in the adjoining woods and the river close by. All surrounded by the idyllic countryside of The Borders - yet within just a few minutes drive of the town of Jedburgh. Quality catering can be provided on request. Some availability July and September onwards 2021. 🌿

09/06/2021

The Lothian Wing of Ferniehirst Castle is now available for self-catering accommodation. An elegant apartment within the Castle that sleeps six. Minimum stay 3 nights. For further information please see our website or to book please email : [email protected]

08/06/2021

The trees in the surrounding woodlands reflect in the cool water just below the Castle. Photograph by Lady Ralph Kerr. 🌿
If you are a Kerr, a Ker or even a Car or a Carre - our next e-newsletter may be of special interest to you. Our Curator, Bob Lawson will divulge some fascinating family history.
Just sign up to our website and you'll be sent a copy very soon !

04/03/2021

04/03/2021