Shieldhill Castle Hotel, Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland
The castle was built in 1199, and a new wing added in 1826. Today a fortified mansion house with views over open countryside.
16 large bedrooms include a number of luxury suites. An oak-panelled lounge. The restaurant serves fresh local ingredients to rosette standard.
Shieldhill Castle Hotel, Biggar, Lanarkshire
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