THIRLESTANE CASTLE
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Standing sentinel in the Scottish Borders, this rose-pink castle, which has been home to the Maitland family for over 400 years, is one of the oldest and most refined inhabited castles in all of Scotland.
Now run by a charitable trust, with all profits going back into the upkeep of the castle and its grounds, guests can either book one of the five-star suites in the main castle or the whole of the South Wing (which sleeps 16). For a really extravagant reunion, you can hire out the entire castle – including access to the Victorian kitchen and grand state rooms, where you can dine beneath the portraits of past owners
