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About Smailholm

Smailholm is a small Borders village dominated by its impressive 16th-century tower house, perched dramatically on a rocky knoll. Reach it via the A68 and local roads from Kelso (10km) or St. Boswells, with good connections to Edinburgh and the A1. The tower offers spectacular views across the Tweed Valley to the Cheviots.

Where is Smailholm on the map?

Smailholm is in Scotland, at 55.620, -2.560 - about 39 km north of Abbotrule.

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The closest airport to Smailholm is Dundee Airport, 169 km (about 2 h 7 min by car).

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