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Roxburgh in the region of Scotland is a city in United Kingdom - some 297 mi or ( 477 km ) North of London , the country's capital .
Current time in Roxburgh is now 07:00 PM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/London " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Sunderland, Sprouston, Smailholm, Sheffield, and Oxnam. While being here, make sure to check out Sunderland . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Roxburgh ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Siege of Roxburgh Castle
The Siege of Roxburgh was a siege that took place in 1313. It was a major conflict in the First War of Scottish Independence. Sir James Douglas, Lord of Douglas, after his victory over the Clan MacDougall had been capturing several castle back from England, but the mere thought of taking Roxburgh Castle was one that daunted him. It was on inpregnible ground, and was guarded well.
Located at 55.60 -2.46 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Roxburgh Castle
Roxburgh Castle was a castle sited near Kelso, in the Borders region of Scotland, in the former Roxburghshire.
Located at 55.60 -2.46 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Floors Castle
Floors Castle, on the western outskirts of Kelso, south-east Scotland, is the seat of the Duke of Roxburghe. Despite its name it is a country house, rather than a fortress. It was built in the 1720s by the architect William Adam for the 1st Duke, possibly incorporating an earlier tower house. In the 19th century it was embellished with turrets and battlements by William Playfair for the 6th Duke. Floors has the common 18th-century layout of a main block with two symmetrical service wings.
Located at 55.60 -2.46 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Kelso Abbey
Kelso Abbey is what remains of a Scottish abbey founded in the 12th century by a community of Tironensian monks first brought to Scotland in the reign of Alexander I. It occupies ground overlooking the confluence of the Tweed and Teviot waters, the site of what was once the Royal Burgh of Roxburgh and the intended southern centre for the developing Scottish kingdom at that time. Kelso thus became the seat of a pre-eminently powerful abbacy in the heart of the Scottish Borders.
Located at 55.60 -2.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Kelso Racecourse
Kelso Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located in Kelso, Scotland. The official website describes the course as Britain's Friendliest Racecourse. In 2007, it was voted the Best Small Course in Scotland and the North of England.
Located at 55.61 -2.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
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