Dated 1585 for Nicol Cairncross; restored 1978-97 as family residence with later additions by Philip Mercer (see Notes). 4-storey and attic, L-plan gabled tower house with 5-storey wing with extruded turret to spiral stair at re-entrant angle.
Location map of Hillslap Tower, Melrose, Scotland. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Hillslap Tower, Melrose, Scotland. Click to enlarge.
