Within the majestic Rulewater lies the fabled Bedrule Castle, erected by the Comyn family, longtime rivals to the legendary Robert the Bruce. From the Hammer of the Scots to the Earl of Hertford, the Castle played host to many a historic person, and many famous events, before meeting its untimely demise in 1545.
Join us as we glimpse into the tempestuous past of the Scottish Borders.
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Our work
With unfettered access from Archeology Scotland, we explore the Twelve Towers of Rule pre-excavation, and then the excavation itself through two phases in 2021 and 2022.