Ferniehirst Castle is a 15th century tower which was extended in subsequent centuries and is the seat of Clan Kerr. The Kerrs were present in the Borders from the late 12th century and almost certainly earlier, the first of the name to appear on record being John Ker of Stobo in 1190. By the 13th century a branch of the family had settled at Kersheugh within a mile of Ferniehirst.
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- The castle we see today is essentially Ferniehirst as rebuilt by Sir Andrew, though the chambers and cellars at ground level date back to 1476.
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- By the 13th century a branch of the family had settled at Kersheugh within a mile of Ferniehirst. When the first castle at Ferniehirst was built is not clear.
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- Borders: About 1.5 miles south of Jedburgh, on minor road east of A68, east of the Jed Water, at Ferniehirst Castle.
- By the 18th century Ferniehirst had been abandoned and was falling into a ruinous state. In the 19th century the Castle was extensively restored and re-roofed.