Castles · Central Scotland
Kilspindie Castle
In or near Aberlady.
Kilspindie Castle — castle in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Longniddry · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Kilspindie Castle, the nearest railway station is Longniddry, located 4.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EH32 0RD. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Kilspindie Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in East Lothian, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.0102°, -2.8648°.
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Heritage listing
Kilspindie Castle lies north of the village of Aberlady, in East Lothian, Scotland; the remains of the castle are behind the Victorian St Mary's Kirk. An early castle was destroyed in the 16th century, and the rebuilt tower was pulled down by the 18th century. Little more than a few scattered stones of the base of a doorway with a length of wall punctuated by oval gun loops remain. The area is protected as a scheduled monument.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Kilspindie Castle is an art gallery dedicated to showcasing wildlife art, particularly focused on birds. It features a variety of exhibitions throughout the year, displaying works from artists across the UK in different media. The gallery also offers stunning views of the Aberlady Bay Local Nature Reserve.
From the Wikipedia article
Kilspindie Castle lies north of the village of Aberlady, in East Lothian, Scotland; the remains of the castle are behind the Victorian St Mary's Kirk. An early castle was destroyed in the 16th century, and the rebuilt tower was pulled down by the 18th century. Little more than a few scattered stones of the base of a doorway with a length of wall punctuated by oval gun loops remain. The area is protected as a scheduled monument. Another ruin called "Kilspindie Castle" was at Butterdean near Coldingham.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Metal finds from the site indicate its continuous occupation since earliest times. It has yielded the single largest concentration of Anglo-Saxon finds yet recorded in Scotland.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.0102, -2.8648
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH32 0RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Phone
- 01875 871 330
- Nearest railway station
- Longniddry — 4.1 km
- Official site
- www.the-soc.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6408206 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kilspindie Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Kilspindie Castle, East Lothian - geograph.org.uk - 750741.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Aberlady
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Luffness Friary
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Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Nigel Tranter Memorial
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Aberlady Caravan Park
Campsites · 1.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kilspindie Castle?
- Kilspindie Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH32 0RD).
- What is Kilspindie Castle?
- Kilspindie Castle — castle in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Kilspindie Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Longniddry, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH32 0RD.
- Is Kilspindie Castle a listed building?
- Kilspindie Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Kilspindie Castle charge admission?
- Kilspindie Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kilspindie Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Longniddry, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH32 0RD.