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  • Named in 'Top 12 most spectacular self-catered properties'. Look out across the spectacular wilderness of the Ettrick Valley...open fires to toast toes in front of and a great hall for boozy banquets.

    The Sunday Times

  • It's safe to say Aikwood Tower is no ordinary holiday rental...all rooms are individual and charming...incredibly comfortable Swedish DUX beds...

    Red Magazine

  • Listed in 'Four of the best private homes for house parties.' A stylish, incredibly comfortable holiday rental.

    Daily Telegraph

  • Once again back to the Ettrick Valley and Aikwood Tower. As usual having a relaxing time. It is always a pleasure being here.

    Jens Jelnes, Denmark

  • Aikwood turninn stoclti, sterk, slyrklur of sinum skokska anda obrotgiarn sem minnismerki um merkishgon mun lengi stando.

    Steingrimmur Hermansson, former Prime Minister of Iceland

  • We learned a little of Border history. We saw an amount of beautiful Border scenery. We experienced the very best Border hospitality.

    Audrey Soal, South Africa

  • Aikwood is a triumph of imagination, creation and recreation.

    Baroness Linklater, Scotland

  • Aikwood Tower is one of Scotland's finest examples of understated luxury...and has all the trappings of the 21st century whilst maintaining a unique medieval allure.

    aluxurytravelblog.com

  • What a quiet few days at Aikwood – sheer bliss!

    Robert and Janice Beaton, Scotland

  • For someone spending their honeymoon here there couldn’t be a more special and beautiful place. Lovely views and beautiful atmosphere. We’re sure to be back.

    Samir & Twinkle Paintal, India

Understated luxury in the Scottish Borders

The exceptional sixteenth century Aikwood Tower has been lovingly renovated to accommodate up to ten overnight guests in authentic, relaxing and comfortable surroundings.

Located 40 miles south of Edinburgh in the heart of the Ettrick Forest - the ancient hunting ground of Scottish royalty up to the days of Mary Queen of Scots - the stunning local landscape around Aikwood Tower offers some of the finest shooting and fishing in Scotland, among many other leisure activities.

While perfect for pleasure, Aikwood Tower's up-to-date facilities and function spaces make it ideal for corporate guests as well as social gatherings, such as small intimate weddings and other special celebrations.

Whether you are looking for peace, calm and to be left alone to enjoy your stay on a self-catered basis or wish to be spoilt with fine food and drink, the discreet, efficient and friendly staff of Aikwood Tower will ensure your stay is a happy and memorable one.