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The planned village of Newcastleton locally titled "Copshawholm" was founded by Henry Scott the 3rd Duke of Buccleuch on the 4th March 1793 taking the place of the original village of Castleton as a centre of development for flax, wool and cotton handloom weaving. Newcastleton is designed in a crisscross of streets with three squares and being in liddesdale is home to the Armstrong and Elliot Border Clans.

In earlier times the Liddesdale valley was referred to Border Reiver Country known then as "The Debated Land". Steeped in history the village has a heritage centre and other local attractions.

Newcastleton hosts great local events such as a Music Festival, the Copshaw Common Riding and the Holm Show a great event with lots to see and do, you also have Hermitage castle about 5 miles from the village and with tales of witchcraft well worth a visit.