Hillslap Tower Melrose, Scotland

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.

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Location map of Hillslap Tower, Melrose, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
map of Hillslap Tower
Aerial view of Hillslap Tower, Melrose, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.

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Listed Building Data
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ID
348655
Title
Hillslap Tower
Category
B
Parish
Melrose
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Easting
351315
Northing
639375
Date Listed
March 16, 1971
Building Id
15130
Canmore Id
55601