Castles · Central Scotland
Gifford, East Lothian
In or near Haddington.
Gifford, East Lothian — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Chris Minto — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Gifford, 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
Gifford is a castle located in East Lothian, central Scotland. It is known for its historical significance and architectural features, though specific details about its era or designation are not provided.
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Background
History
in 1814]] The village of Gifford takes its name from the 13th-century Sir Hugo de Giffard of Yester, whose ancient Scoto-Norman family possessed the baronies of Yester, a name that derives from the Cambro-British word Ystrad (modern Welsh: Vale), Morham, and Duncanlaw in Haddingtonshire, and Tayling and Poldame in the counties of Perthshire and Forfar. The first Hugo de Giffard's grandson, Hugh de Giffard, was a magician who built Yester Castle (1/2 mi south-east of the present-day Yester House), the ruins and an underground chamber (the 'Goblin Ha') of which can be seen in Yester Wood. The same Hobgoblin Hall featured in the poem "Marmion" by Walter Scott. The Mercat Cross was built in…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9030, -2.7450
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH41 4QT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
Sources
- wikipedia: Gifford, East Lothian (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Abbeys & priories · 0.1 km
Bridge, Gifford Water, Station Road, Gifford
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Bridge, Gifford Water, Edinburgh Road, Gifford
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Bridge and Tunnel, Gifford Water, Yester House
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Broadwoodside
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Yester House
Historic houses · 1.2 km
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Vineyards · 1.4 km
East Lothian
Castles · 1.6 km
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Vineyards · 2.0 km
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Yester Parish Church, Gifford
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Bridge, Gifford Water, Station Road, Gifford
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Bridge, Gifford Water, Edinburgh Road, Gifford
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gifford, East Lothian?
- Gifford, East Lothian is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH41 4QT).
- What is Gifford, East Lothian?
- Gifford, East Lothian — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gifford, East Lothian?
- Drivers can use postcode EH41 4QT.
- Does Gifford, East Lothian charge admission?
- Gifford, East Lothian typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Gifford, East Lothian?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH41 4QT. It sits within the Lothian East parliamentary constituency.