The ruins are on privately owned ground, and at present are dangerous with falling masonry, so are protected by safety fencing. The former conifer plantation has been felled in accordance with the relevant guidelines, but the clearing work has not been completed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, so we would urge anyone exercising their rights under the Scottish Outdoor Access Code to take care as the ground is very uneven. When forestry clearing work is being undertaken, access will not be permitted for safety reasons.
There are no public rights of way or core paths running across the grounds of Cavers Castle, although Core Path 128 does pass to the north of the site, and a public right of way passes along part our eastern boundary which links two sections of Core Path 203 which can be seen on the Borders Council website here. We would ask you to ensure that you close any gates, keep animals on leads, and respect the lands that you are walking on.
There is currently no hard standing for vehicles to park on site, and the lane passing to the north of the castle is a private access road for neighbouring property so should not be blocked.
Metal detecting is strictly prohibited on site. As our project proceeds we will be carrying out professional archaeology around the castle and historical assessment of the wider landscape may result in further archaeology being commissioned. We do not wish to disturb anything of archaeological significance which will take away from our understanding of the history of Cavers.
Filming by drone is also not permitted.