Castles · Central Scotland
Innerwick
In or near West Barns.
Innerwick — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Walter Baxter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dunbar · 6.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Innerwick 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
Innerwick is a castle located in central Scotland. It is notable for its historical significance and remains a point of interest in the region.
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Background
History
Innerwick Castle was originally a Stewart stronghold, then passed to a grandson of Walter fitz Gilbert de Hamilton, and remained in the Hamilton family, until its destruction. Alongside nearby Thornton Castle, which belonged to Lord Home, it was destroyed by the invading forces of the Duke of Somerset before the Battle of Pinkie in 1547, during the Rough Wooing. The village became a free burgh of barony of the Maxwells of Innerwick, under a charter of 22 May 1630. When the charter was granted the most populous settlement in the parish was Skateraw. However the charter gave the Maxwells the right to place their burgh anywhere, and so they chose the site of the present village. The charter…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9570, -2.4510
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH42 1EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- Dunbar — 6 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Innerwick (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Innerwick Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Queen Victoria Jubilee Fountain
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Thurston Manor Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.1 km
Thornton Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Castledene,enclosure SW of
Vineyards · 1.4 km
Glen Cottage
Vineyards · 1.5 km
Glen Cottage
Vineyards · 1.5 km
Innerwick Castle
Vineyards · 1.5 km
Blackcastle Hill,homestead 370m ENE of Post Office Mast
Vineyards · 1.6 km
Innerwick Castle
Castles · 1.6 km
Thornton Castle
Castles · 1.6 km
Easter Pinkerton
Vineyards · 1.7 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Innerwick Parish Church
Innerwick Parish Church — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Queen Victoria Jubilee Fountain
Queen Victoria Jubilee Fountain — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Thurston Manor Caravan Park
Thurston Manor Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Thornton Hill
Thornton Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 140 m.
📷 5Vineyards · Central Scotland
Castledene,enclosure SW of
Castledene,enclosure SW of — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 4Vineyards · Central Scotland
Glen Cottage
Glen Cottage — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Where to eat & stay near Innerwick
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Thurston Manor Caravan Park
Thurston Manor Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Dunbar Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Dunbar Camping and Caravanning Club Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
The Dolphin Inn
The Dolphin Inn — a hostel in scotland central.
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
The Dolphin Inn
The Dolphin Inn — a hostel in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Chesterfield Caravan Park
Chesterfield Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Belhaven Bay Caravan Site
Belhaven Bay Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Crown & Kitchen
The Crown & Kitchen in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 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.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Royal Bar, 15 Market Square, Duns
The Royal Bar, 15 Market Square, Duns in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Innerwick?
- Innerwick is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH42 1EF).
- What is Innerwick?
- Innerwick — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Innerwick?
- The nearest railway station is Dunbar, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH42 1EF.
- Does Innerwick charge admission?
- Innerwick typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Innerwick?
- The nearest railway station is Dunbar, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH42 1EF.