Historic houses · Central Scotland
Winton House
In or near Pencaitland.
Winton House — house in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans · 5.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Winton House, the nearest railway station is Prestonpans, located 5.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EH34 5AU. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Winton House is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "house in East Lothian, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9200°, -2.9058°.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Official information
Winton Castle and Estate is a historic venue located in East Lothian, Scotland, known for its beautiful architecture and tranquil surroundings. It serves as an exclusive events and wedding venue, offering a range of activities and corporate events while emphasizing sustainability and conservation.
From the Wikipedia article
Winton Castle is a historic building set in a large estate between Pencaitland and Tranent in East Lothian, Scotland. The castle is situated off the B6355 road approximately 0.5 miles (0.80 km) north of Pencaitland at grid reference NT437694. The castle is still a private residence, and is run as an exclusive-use events venue.
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Background
History
The Seton family were granted lands in East Lothian, including Winton, by King David I of Scotland in 1150. In the ensuing years the estate has passed through the hands of several eminent families. The origins of the castle date from 1480 when George, 4th Lord Seton, commenced the building of Wintoun Castle, a tower standing 4 stories high, surrounded by a defensive curtain wall. During the War of the Rough Wooing in 1544, Edward Seymour, Earl of Hertford, all but destroyed Wintoun Castle after bombardment and burning. In 1600, the family were granted the Earldom of Winton and the 1st Earl immediately set about restoration of the castle, although work ceased upon his death in 1603. His son…
Visiting
Winton Castle is considered a masterpiece of Scottish Renaissance architecture. It contains ornate and intricate plaster ceilings, fine furniture, family treasures and many paintings by notable Scottish painters. Winton Castle is a category A listed building. The Castle is now run as an events venue.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9200, -2.9058
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH34 5AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Established
- 1620
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans — 5.7 km
- Official site
- www.wintonhouse.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q8026614 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Winton Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Historic Winton House.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Winton House?
- Winton House is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH34 5AU).
- What is Winton House?
- Winton House — house in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Winton House?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH34 5AU.
- When was Winton House built?
- Built or established in 1620.
- Who owns Winton House?
- Winton House is owned by Sir Francis Ogilvy.
- Is Winton House a listed building?
- Winton House is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- How do I get to Winton House?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH34 5AU.