Historic houses · Central Scotland
Red Friars Dovecot
In or near West Barns.
Red Friars Dovecot — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dunbar · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Red Friars Dovecot is a historic house located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery features a museum and gallery with changing exhibitions and a local history display. The building, notable for its witch's hat tower, has been a central part of town life since the 16th century.
Place summary
Red Friars Dovecot is a historic house located in central Scotland. It is notable for its well-preserved dovecot structure, which reflects the architectural practices of its era. The site is of historical significance and contributes to the understanding of Scottish heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0014, -2.5181
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH42 1BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Phone
- 01620 820699
- Nearest railway station
- Dunbar — 0.5 km
- Opening
- April to September: Wed–Sun 1pm–5pm; October to March: Sat 2pm–4pm
- Official site
- www.eastlothian.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: way/205997505 (ODbL)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Red Friars Dovecot?
- Red Friars Dovecot is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH42 1BZ).
- What is Red Friars Dovecot?
- Red Friars Dovecot — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Red Friars Dovecot?
- The nearest railway station is Dunbar, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH42 1BZ.
- How do I get to Red Friars Dovecot?
- The nearest railway station is Dunbar, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH42 1BZ.