Drumelzier

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Drumelzier is a village in Tweeddale in the Scottish Borders.

It is said that it was here, that Merlin, the wizard of Arthurian legend, was imprisoned by Morgan la Fay, in a tree. Many historical sites can be found in the area, from Bronze age forts, to medieval casts.

Drumelzier Burn (or Powsail Burn) runs by here, and is a tributary of the River Tweed.

The area has a number of holiday homes, a matter which is controversial with the locals.

The village takes its name from Drumelzier Castle, located hard by the River Tweed not far from the village center. It was the ancient seat of the Tweedie Family, first chartered to Roger de Twydyn about 1320. The ruins of the old house are now in the midst of modern farm buildings, which have been built largely of stone salvaged from it.

Coordinates: 55°35′N, 3°22′W