Lord Steel’s tower to be boutique hotel

A 16th century tower house in the Scottish borders belonging to former Liberal leader, Lord Steel, is to be turned into a boutique hotel.

Aikwood Tower was built in 1535 by the Ettrick Water and benefited from an award winning restoraton by Lord David Steel in the 1990s.

The five bedroom property also offers a vaulted dining room and great hall. The transformation into boutique accommodation is being undertaken Lord Steel’s son, Rory.

Mr Steel told the BBC, “By allowing visitors to the Scottish Borders to come and experience it for themselves, we hope many more people will come away with their own special memories.”