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The Great Britain Guide

Castles · Central Scotland

Garleton Castle

In or near Haddington.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Garleton Castle — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Direction Sign – Signpost - geograph.org.uk - 6583527

C Minto — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Drem · 2.7 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Garleton Castle 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

Garleton Castle is a castle located in central Scotland. Its historical significance and architectural features reflect the region's medieval heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Background

History

Garleton Castle belonged to the Lindsay family. It subsequently passed to the Towers of Innerleithen, and was sold by them to the Setons. Sir John Seton of Garleton was given the property by his father George Seton, 3rd Earl of Winton. By 1885 it could be described as a fragmentary ruin.

Architecture

Garleton Castle once comprised three blocks within a curtain wall, Some of the curtain wall survives, and a round tower. The remains of the castle are protected as a category B listed building and as a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

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Coordinates
55.9807, -2.7884
District
East Lothian
Postcode
EH39 5BB
Parliamentary constituency
Lothian East
Nearest railway station
Drem2.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Garleton Castle?
Garleton Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH39 5BB).
What is Garleton Castle?
Garleton Castle — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Garleton Castle?
The nearest railway station is Drem, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH39 5BB.
Does Garleton Castle charge admission?
Garleton Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Garleton Castle?
The nearest railway station is Drem, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH39 5BB.