Swinton

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Swinton Kirk This 1729 kirk was extensively rebuilt on an earlier site of medieval fragments with later additions in 1782, 1837 and 1910. Although the first written record of a church on this site is in 1098, Christian worship has taken place in Swinton for over 1300 years. The bell, called Mary, is also known as the Flodden Bell, as it was rung in 1513 to sound the death of King James IV and many of his followers at the Battle of Flodden. The bell is inscribed:- “MARIA EST NOMEN MEUM, 1499” (Mary is my name, 1499) (Source: Borders and Berwick, an Architectural Guide by Charles Alexander Strang and a Swinton Kirk information leaflet).
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Swinton Kirk This 1729 kirk was extensively rebuilt on an earlier site of medieval fragments with later additions in 1782, 1837 and 1910. Although the first written record of a church on this site is in 1098, Christian worship has taken place in Swinton for over 1300 years. The bell, called Mary, is also known as the Flodden Bell, as it was rung in 1513 to sound the death of King James IV and many of his followers at the Battle of Flodden. The bell is inscribed:- “MARIA EST NOMEN MEUM, 1499” (Mary is my name, 1499) (Source: Borders and Berwick, an Architectural Guide by Charles Alexander Strang and a Swinton Kirk information leaflet).
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The Green at Swinton The village was planned around this rectangular green where the village cross (1769) stands. The prominent building on the left is the former Free Church (1860) now used as the village hall, but closed to the public at present. The name Swinton probably comes from 'Swine Town' from the days when there were lots of wild boars (pigs or swine) in the area. (Source: Swinton Kirk information leaflet).
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Swinton, Berwickshire The 18th Century Market Cross standing on the village green
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West Gatehouse (Swinton House) Identical to North Gatehouse submitted for NT8147
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The Wheatsheaf at Swinton

The Wheatsheaf at Swinton

4 out of 5
The Green Duns Scotland
The price is S$269 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
S$269
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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Stay at this hotel in Duns. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Whitsome Ark and Coldstream Museum are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (108 reviews)
Perfect stay. Staff so polite, room comfortable and clean. Restaurant delicious!

Reviewed on 31 Jan, 2026

The Wheatsheaf at Swinton
SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt

SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt

5 out of 5
Heiton Kelso Scotland
The price is S$457 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
S$457
11 Mar - 12 Mar
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (297 reviews)
Wonderful stay!

Reviewed on 4 Mar, 2026

SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt
Ednam House Hotel

Ednam House Hotel

3 out of 5
Bridge St Kelso Scotland
The price is S$154 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
S$154
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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8.4/10 Very Good! (503 reviews)
The hotel was lovely, huge bathroom. Way too quiet for us though. Breakfast was over cooked, eggs on my wife’s eggs benedict were nearly hard boiled, bacon was tough. Very steep stairs down to breakfast room. The bar was closed most of the day, with a bell for service. We tried it but no one came. ...

Reviewed on 4 Mar, 2026

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Composers at Woodlands

Composers at Woodlands

5 out of 5
Woodlands Berwick-upon-Tweed England
Stay at this luxury cottage in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Enjoy free parking, a garden and a computer station. Popular attractions The Swan Centre for Leisure and Salt ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Great size place for the price

Reviewed on 30 Jan, 2026

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Kirk Cottage

Kirk Cottage

3 out of 5
Kelso Scotland
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The Annexe

3 out of 5
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