Castles · Central Scotland
Ormiston Castle
In or near Ormiston.
Ormiston Castle — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Ewen Rennie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans · 6.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ormiston 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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Official information
The Great Yew of Ormiston is an iconic ancient tree located in a private residential area near the ruins of Ormiston Hall in East Lothian, Scotland. It features ten major branches that reach the ground and sprout new growth, making it a unique example of a layering tree.
Place summary
Ormiston Castle is a castle located in central Scotland. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features.
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Background
History
The Lindsays first owned the property. The Coburns acquired the property in the 14th century. The English occupied the castle in 1547 as John Cockburn of Ormiston had sided with them in the Rough Wooing. In revenge James Hamilton, Duke of Châtellerault, the regent brought cannon and retook the castle in February 1548 and burnt it. John Hope, 2nd Earl of Hopetoun purchased the property in 1748.
Architecture
The castle was built on a high ridge, with the river valley on one side and possibly ditches on the other three sides. There was an L-plan keep, to which a 16th-century lean-to was added, enclosed by a barmkin wall with a gatehouse, which probably faced east.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8989, -2.9415
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH35 5NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans — 6.4 km
- Official site
- www.ancienttreeforum.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Ormiston Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ormiston Hall
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The Great Yew of Ormiston
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Ormiston Church
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Ormiston Hall,St Giles Kirk
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Ormiston Bridge, Tyne Water, Ormiston
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Ormiston
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enclosures 500m NNW of Templehall
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ormiston Castle?
- Ormiston Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH35 5NJ).
- What is Ormiston Castle?
- Ormiston Castle — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ormiston Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH35 5NJ.
- Does Ormiston Castle charge admission?
- Ormiston Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ormiston Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH35 5NJ.