Liddel Castle, located in Liddesdale within the Scottish Borders area of Scotland, is a scheduled monument built by Ranulf I de Soules in the 12th century. Strategically situated on a bluff above the east bank of Liddel Water, the castle was protected on two sides by the Kirk Cleuch Burn. Notable visitors to the castle include King Edward I, who made trips in the 1290s during the Scottish Wars of Independence. Although its exact reason for abandonment remains unclear, Liddel Castle was likely abandoned by the early 14th century. Today, the castle ruins stand as a testament to its history.
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