Aikwood Tower

Aikwood Tower
Aikwood Tower in 2011
Interactive map of Aikwood Tower
Listed Building – Category A
Aikwood Tower, Selkirk (1914) - Tom Scott RSA

Aikwood Tower (formerly known as Oakwood Tower) is a 16th-century tower house in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland, 4 miles (6 kilometres) southwest of the town of Selkirk, on the Ettrick Water. The tower is a Category A listed building.[1]

History

The property was granted to Robert Scott by King James V in 1517, and the tower was likely built soon afterwards, possibly as early as 1535, although the exact date of completion is not known.[2][3] It was abandoned as a dwelling and was used as a store on the adjoining farm. The tower rises over four storeys with an additional attic level.[2][3]

The building was restored in the early 1990s by the former Liberal Party leader David Steel, and renovated in 1992.[4] Lord Steel purchased the property from the Duke of Buccleuch in the late 1980s, prior to undertaking the renovation works.[4]

He and his wife lived there for twenty years from 1992 to 2012. Aikwood Tower is now owned by Steel's son Rory and his wife who operate it as a private holiday home and wedding venue.[5][6]

The property was put for sale in 2025.[2][3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "AIKWOOD TOWER (Category A Listed Building LB15195)". Retrieved 2 January 2019.
  2. ^ a b c "Lord Steel's former home in Selkirk up for sale". Border Telegraph. 6 August 2025. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
  3. ^ a b c Jack, Malcolm (24 July 2025). "David Steel's magical former Borders home is yours for £1.35m". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Lord David Steel's tower becomes hotel". BBC News. 11 January 2011. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
  5. ^ "Aikwood Tower".
  6. ^ "Cool Place of the Day: Aikwood Tower, Scottish Borders". The Independent. 21 September 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2025.

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