Cherie's Place » Ford Castle http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life… Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:58:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Flodden Field Battle Trail – Part 4 http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2009/10/26/flodden-field-battle-trail-part-4/ http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2009/10/26/flodden-field-battle-trail-part-4/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:50:27 +0000 CherryPie http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=1431 Following their departure from Etal the next port of call for the Scottish army was Ford Castle where the army stayed encamped for 5 days before departing for Flodden Ridge.  On James’ departure he torched the castle.

These days the castle mainly operates as a residential field study outdoor centre for young people and is not normally open to the general public.  Although I did notice it has rooms available as holiday lets.

Entrance to Ford Castle

Ford Castle

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