Borland
An incomplete Pictish silver chain was found on Borland farm in 1895.
Measuring just under 40cm in length, it consists of twenty-pairs of rings and is thought to date to the 4th to 6th centuries. Analysis revealed that the penannular is not solid silver.
The chain was part of the collection of Peter F Dunlop of Dolphinton who died in 1925. His collection was purchased for the then National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland, now the National Museums of Scotland, in 1955.
Alternative names for Borland
Walston Borland
Where is Borland?
Borland is in the parish of Walston and the county of Lanarkshire.
Grid reference: NT 061 461
Lat / long: 55.699690, -3.494806
OS Map for Borland
References (websites)
Pictish sites near Borland
Pictish stones near Borland
Pictish placenames near Borland
Ancient sites near Borland
Castles near Borland
Accommodation near Borland
Toftcombs Mansion House
7.4km away
Shieldhill Castle Hotel
7.9km away
Elphinstone Hotel
8.5km away
Drochil Castle Farmhouse
10.5km away
Tinto House Hotel
12.5km away
Stobo Castle
14.6km away
Barns Tower
16.8km away
Cringletie House
17.4km away
Barony Castle
17.5km away
Horseshoe Inn
18.1km away
Cafés, restaurants & bars near Borland
Shieldhill Castle Hotel
7.9km away
Elphinstone Hotel
8.5km away
Tinto House Hotel
12.5km away
Carmichael Visitor Centre and Farm Shop
13.4km away
Whitmuir The Organic Place
13.9km away
Stobo Castle
14.6km away
Dawyck Café
15.2km away
Cringletie House
17.4km away
Barony Castle
17.5km away
Horseshoe Inn
18.1km away