Castles · Central Scotland
East Lothian
Also known as: Dwyrain Lothian, Comhairle Lodainn an Ear, Lodainn Hiar
In or near Haddington.
East Lothian — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
james denham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- East Linton · 9.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
East Lothian is a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
East Lothian is a region in central Scotland known for its historical castles. This area features several notable structures, reflecting the architectural heritage of the region. The castles vary in style and significance, contributing to East Lothian's rich cultural landscape.
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Background
History
Following the end of the Roman occupation of Britain, Lothian was populated by Brythonic-speaking Ancient Britons and formed part of the kingdom of the Gododdin, within the Hen Ogledd or Old North. In the 7th century, all of the Gododdin's territory fell to the Angles, with Lothian becoming part of the kingdom of Bernicia. Bernicia united into the Kingdom of Northumbria which itself became part of the early Kingdom of England. Lothian came under the control of the Scottish monarchy in the 10th century. The earliest reference to the shire of Haddington, or Haddingtonshire, occurred in the 12th century, in two charters issued by King David. The shire covered the eastern part of Lothian.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9167, -2.7500
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH41 4JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- East Linton — 9.5 km
Sources
- wikipedia: East Lothian (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Yester Parish Church, Gifford
Abbeys & priories · 1.5 km
War Memorial, Gifford
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Broadwoodside
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km
Gifford War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Bridge, Gifford Water, Station Road, Gifford
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
Gifford
Villages · 1.5 km
Gifford, East Lothian
Castles · 1.6 km
Bridge, Gifford Water, Edinburgh Road, Gifford
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Bridge, Eaglescairnie House
Historic bridges · 2.0 km
The Chester
Forts · 2.2 km
Townhead of Duncanlaw,enclosure & cross-base,Cross Hill
Vineyards · 2.2 km
Colstoun House
Historic houses · 2.2 km
Nearby
📷 3Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland
Yester Parish Church, Gifford
Yester Parish Church, Gifford — church building in Gifford, East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
War Memorial, Gifford
War Memorial, Gifford — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Broadwoodside
Broadwoodside — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Gifford War Memorial
Gifford War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge, Gifford Water, Station Road, Gifford
Bridge, Gifford Water, Station Road, Gifford — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near East Lothian
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
The Plough Tavern Hotel
The Plough Tavern Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
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📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Blinkbonny Wood Campsite
Blinkbonny Wood Campsite — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
The Steading Caravan Park
The Steading Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
The Linton
The Linton — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
East Fortune Farm CL
East Fortune Farm CL — a caravan park in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Gardner's Arms Public House, Market Street, Haddington
Gardner's Arms Public House, Market Street, Haddington in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Crown & Kitchen
The Crown & Kitchen in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Gothenburg Tavern, High Street, Prestonpans
Gothenburg Tavern, High Street, Prestonpans in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Royal Esk, 128, 130 High Street, Musselburgh
The Royal Esk, 128, 130 High Street, Musselburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Coach and Horses Public House, 168 High Street, Dalkeith
Coach and Horses Public House, 168 High Street, Dalkeith in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Gothenburg Public House, 45 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith
Gothenburg Public House, 45 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
More castles in this region
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📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Achallader Castle
Achallader Castle — castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Lothian?
- East Lothian is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH41 4JB).
- What is East Lothian?
- East Lothian — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to East Lothian?
- The nearest railway station is East Linton, about 9.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH41 4JB.
- Who owns East Lothian?
- East Lothian is owned by East Lothian Council.
- Does East Lothian charge admission?
- East Lothian typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to East Lothian?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH41 4JB. It sits within the Lothian East parliamentary constituency.