Follies · Central Scotland
Baron's Folly
Baron's Folly — Folly or eyecatcher.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Baron's Folly is a folly in central Scotland — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency. Postcode area TD8.
Photo gallery
Place summary
Baron's Folly is a folly located in central Scotland, postcode TD8. It is characterised by its architectural whimsy, designed to evoke interest and curiosity. The structure exemplifies the concept of a folly, serving no practical purpose other than as a decorative feature in the landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.5336, -2.5764
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD8 6TZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Sources
- osm: w947929395 (ODbL)
- commons: Baron's Folly - geograph.org.uk - 58164.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Loading nearby places…
Nearby
Vineyards · Central Scotland
Little Trowpenny
Little Trowpenny — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3Hill forts · Central Scotland
Peniel Heugh, hill fort
Peniel Heugh, hill fort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Waterloo Monument
Waterloo Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Peniel Heugh
Peniel Heugh — Named summit at 235 m.
Vineyards · Central Scotland
Howden
Howden — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Lilliardsedge Park
Lilliardsedge Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
More follies in this region
📷 3Follies · Central Scotland
Adam Smith
Adam Smith is a folly in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Follies · Central Scotland
Aitkens of Dalmoak Mausoleum
Aitkens of Dalmoak Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Follies · Central Scotland
Alexander Henderson
Alexander Henderson is a folly in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Follies · Central Scotland
Alexander Munro & Son
Alexander Munro & Son is a folly in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Baron's Folly?
- Baron's Folly is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD8 6TZ).
- Is Baron's Folly free to visit?
- Yes, Baron's Folly is free to enter.
- How do I get to Baron's Folly?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD8 6TZ. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.