Opinions on Us on Instagram: "Bastle houses are fortified farmhouses built in the border regions between England and Scotland during the 16th and 17th centuries, primarily to provide refuge from raids by Border Reivers. These two or three story buildings typically have thick, defensible walls. Living accommodation was located on the first floor, accessible only by ladder, while the ground floor was secured for animals. At night, the ladder was pulled up into the living quarters to provide protec