Castles · Central Scotland
The Gunholes
In or near West Barns.
The Gunholes — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Stephen McKay — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dunbar · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Gunholes is a castle located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
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Place summary
The Gunholes is a castle located in central Scotland. Its distinctive feature is its historical significance within the region, although specific details about its construction and architecture are not provided.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.0057, -2.5177
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH42 1EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Phone
- 01368 865 899
- Nearest railway station
- Dunbar — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Wed – Sat: 10am – 5pm; Sun: 1pm – 5pm; Mon & Tue: Closed
- Official site
- www.jmbt.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2627367475 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Gunholes?
- The Gunholes is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH42 1EU).
- What is The Gunholes?
- The Gunholes — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Gunholes?
- The nearest railway station is Dunbar, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH42 1EU.
- Is The Gunholes free to visit?
- Yes, The Gunholes is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Gunholes?
- The nearest railway station is Dunbar, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH42 1EU.