Kirkton Rig Plantation

Kirkton Rig Plantation is a forest in , . Kirkton Rig Plantation is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Cavers Castle and Kirkton Church.

Ruins
Photo: Walter Baxter, CC BY-SA 2.0.
, also known as Cavers House, is a ruined tower house located at Cavers, Scottish Borders, Scotland. was a much extended tower house of the Douglas family dating back to the 15th or 16th century, and built upon the site of an earlier stronghold of the Balliols.

Church
Photo: Renata, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Stadium
Photo: Victuallers, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a rugby union ground in , , with a capacity of approximately 5,000. It is the home of Hawick Rugby Football Club, who currently play in the Scottish Premiership and Border League.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hawick and Denholm.

Photo: Postdlf, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a town in the , midway along the historic route from Carlisle to Edinburgh, with a population of 10,630 in 2020. The main reason to come is to explore the hills and forests above the town.

Village
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is a small village located between and in the region of Scotland. The estimated population of is 600. There is a village green in the centre.

Quarter
Photo: Mainlymazza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a housing estate just east of the A7, in the northern part of , by the Boonraw Burn, in the area of . and were also villages surrounding Hawick.

Kirkton Rig Plantation

Latitude
55.4243° or 55° 25′ 28″ north
Longitude
-2.7187° or 2° 43′ 7″ west
Open location code
9C7VC7FJ+PG
Open­Street­Map ID
way 373727664
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­forest
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Satellite Map

Discover Kirkton Rig Plantation from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Cavers Knowes and Nether Tofts.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Long Moss and Cavers Wood.

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