Castles

Gruesome stories of a medieval dungeon and torture chamber are unlikely to be true, say curators.

Archaeologists have so far uncovered "extremely rare" evidence of early humans and animals at the cave.

The maintenance work will take four years to complete, the council says.

The work to preserve the site's key historical features and improve access will start in 2028.

Maintenance work will be carried out on the walls, towers and other structures starting in summer.

The castle was built by architect Francis Hiorne, who wanted to secure a larger contract.

The property in the Borders is described as one of Scotland’s "most important historic houses".