Fatlips Castle is a small 16th-century peel tower on Minto Crags, the kind of defensive Border building that says a lot about the turbulent history between Scotland and England. The tower itself is compact, but the hilltop setting gives it real presence.
It is best visited as a short excursion from Jedburgh or the surrounding Borders villages. The views across Teviotdale are part of the attraction, and the castle makes a good stop for travelers interested in towers, local history, and quiet countryside rather than big-ticket monuments.