Castles · Central Scotland
Seton Castle
In or near Longniddry.
Seton Castle — castle in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans · 2.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Seton Castle, the nearest railway station is Prestonpans, located 2.9 km away. The postcode for navigation is EH32 0PG. Please note that accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Seton Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in East Lothian, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9652°, -2.9350°.
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Heritage listing
Seton Castle or Seton Hall is an 18th-century Georgian castle-style house in East Lothian, Scotland. The house was Robert Adam's final project in Scotland.
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From the Wikipedia article
Seton Castle or Seton Hall is an 18th-century Georgian castle-style house in East Lothian, Scotland. The house was Robert Adam's final project in Scotland.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Seton Castle was built in the late 1700s on the site of Seton Palace, which was demolished in 1789. The palace, near Longniddry, on the Firth of Forth, formerly belonged to the Earls of Winton and was a popular retreat for Mary, Queen of Scots. She spent time at the palace after the murder of her second husband, Lord Darnley; they had also spent their honeymoon there. The date when the original palace was built is uncertain but it was located on the lands of Seton and Winton. The palace was burnt by the English army in May 1544 after the burning of Edinburgh. Historical records indicate that it was the most magnificent palace in Scotland in the 17th century. Kings James VI and Charles I…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9652, -2.9350
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH32 0PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans — 2.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7456774 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Seton Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Seton House from Seton Collegiate Church grounds - geograph.org.uk - 920725.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Seton Castle?
- Seton Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH32 0PG).
- What is Seton Castle?
- Seton Castle — castle in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Seton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH32 0PG.
- Is Seton Castle a listed building?
- Seton Castle is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Does Seton Castle charge admission?
- Seton Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Seton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH32 0PG.