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Minto

Minto was founded in the late 1700s as a planned village by the 2nd Earl of Minto. It was laid out by the architect William Playfair. The Parish Church was completed in 1831, and replaced an earlier building dating from the 13th century.

On top of Minto Crags sits the curiously named Fatlips Castle, built in the 16th century for the Turnbull family. It was restored in 1857 and used as a shooting lodge and private museum, though it is now ruinous.

To the east of Fatlips are the ruins of Barnhills Tower, another Turnbull stronghold. It was built in the 16th century, but now only a few decayed walls are left standing.