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Parish of Drummelzier -- Sheet 16. No 5, Trace 1

"There are also the remains of two old castles the one called Tinnes Castle supposed
to be a Corruption of Thanes. It is of so great antiquity that there is no tradition
either of its erection or destruction. The walls are two Scots ells thick and the cement
is hard as the stone" - New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]

On the hill top behind the Castle" (of Drummelzier )" are the ruins of a smaller
fort of great strength called Tennis Castle which belonged to the Lords of Drummelzier.
Origines Parochiales Scotiae, vol [volume] I. p. [page] 204

" A mile north-north-east from Drummellier Castle stands the ruins of Tinnis Castle upon
a pointed rock which rendered it a more safe retreat than the former. And Tinnis
Castle was the residence of the Tweedies who domineered here through ages of
anarchy".
"Tweedie saith Pennicuik obliged all passengers to strike sail salute and
homage to his haughtiness. Armstrong indeed relates from the tradition of the Country
people who delight in such tales that King James V who was not of a temper to bend to
border chiefs passing this way was challenged and detained by Tweedie who easily
obtained forgiveness on making an apology. The King was perhaps pleased with the humour
of this stout fellow who domineered over smaller men in a wild recess" .
Chalmers Caledonia vol [volume] II p. [page] 918