Castles · Central Scotland
Lennoxlove House
In or near Haddington.
Lennoxlove House is a historic house set in woodlands half a mile south of Haddington in East Lothian, Scotland. The house comprises a 15th-century tower, originally known as Lethington Castle, and ha
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Drem · 7.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Lennoxlove House, the nearest railway station is Drem, located 7.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EH41 4NZ. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Lennoxlove House is a historic house set in woodlands half a mile south of Haddington in East Lothian, Scotland. The house comprises a 15th-century tower, originally known as Lethington Castle, and has been extended several times, principally in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is protected as a category A listed building, and is described by Historic Scotland as "one of Scotland's most ancient and notable houses." The wooded estate is included on the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland, the national listing of significant gardens. It is now the seat of the Duke of Hamilton and Brandon.
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From the Wikipedia article
Lennoxlove House is a historic house set in woodlands half a mile south of Haddington in East Lothian, Scotland. The house comprises a 15th-century tower, originally known as Lethington Castle, and has been extended several times, principally in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is protected as a category A listed building, and is described by Historic Scotland as "one of Scotland's most ancient and notable houses." The wooded estate is included on the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland, the national listing of significant gardens. It is now the seat of the Duke of Hamilton and Brandon.
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Background
History
The lands of Lethington were acquired by Robert Maitland of Thirlestane in 1345. The Maitland family constructed the earliest part of the building, the L-plan tower house at the south-west of the building. In 1674, Lennoxlove is said to have been the first Scottish estate to practice "enclosure", dividing the ground into evenly sized rectangular fields. The coach house was built around 1676, to designs by Sir William Bruce. Rooms were furnished for his second wife, Elizabeth Maitland, Duchess of Lauderdale. In 1674, her silk lined bedchamber included Indian satin curtains, an Indian screen, and an Indian cabinet. A closet room had a couch with Indian taffeta curtains.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9389, -2.7778
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH41 4NZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- Drem — 7.4 km
- Official site
- www.lennoxlove.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Lennoxlove House (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lennoxlove House?
- Lennoxlove House is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH41 4NZ).
- What is Lennoxlove House?
- Lennoxlove House is a historic house set in woodlands half a mile south of Haddington in East Lothian, Scotland. The house comprises a 15th-century tower, originally known as Lethington Castle, and ha
- How do I get to Lennoxlove House?
- The nearest railway station is Drem, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH41 4NZ.
- Does Lennoxlove House charge admission?
- Lennoxlove House typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Lennoxlove House?
- The nearest railway station is Drem, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH41 4NZ.