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Historic houses · Central Scotland

Templelands

In or near West Barns.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Templelands in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Dunbar · 0.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

Templelands is located in East Lothian, postcode EH42 1AA, and is accessible via Dunbar railway station, which is 0.3 km away. Entry details are not specified, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.

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About

Templelands is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2026

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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.

From the Wikipedia article

Templelands is a Georgian terrace in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland. According to the listed building report for the property, it dates to circa 1820,. The late ceramist Margery Clinton lived at 2 Templelands between 1995 and 2005. Today number 1 is a private home and pottery studio run by Philip Revell, while number 2 is a private home. Templelands comprises a terrace of two symmetrical, two-storey-and-basement houses. Each house has three bays. The building has an ashlar front, rubble basement and rear, and rusticated quoins, and other decorative features. The central doorways have Ionic surrounds, panelled doors, and plate glass fanlights. The building was listed at Category B in 1971.

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Coordinates
56.0009, -2.5146
District
East Lothian
Postcode
EH42 1AA
Parliamentary constituency
Lothian East
Phone
01620 820699
Nearest railway station
Dunbar0.3 km
Opening
April to September Wed–Sun 1pm–5pm; October to March Sat 2pm–4pm

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Templelands?
Templelands is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode EH42 1AA).
What is Templelands?
Templelands in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Templelands?
The nearest railway station is Dunbar, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH42 1AA.
How do I get to Templelands?
The nearest railway station is Dunbar, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH42 1AA.