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East Lothian Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about East Lothian

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East Lothian history

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Early history

Lothian was populated by Brythonic-speaking Ancient Britons . It formed part of the kingdom of the Gododdin, within the Hen Ogledd or Old North . In the 7th century, all of the Angles’ territory fell to the kingdom Bernicia . Lothians came under the control of the Scottish monarchy in the 10th century . The earliest reference to Haddingtonshire as a county of Scotland occurred in the 12th century in two charters .

Medieval and early modern period

Haddingtonshire was heavily involved in several medieval and early modern conflicts . The Palace of Haddington was one of the seats of the Kings of Scotland in the 12th and 13th centuries . Dunbar Castle, Tantallon Castle and Dirleton Castle date from this period . East Lothian was also the site of conflict during the war of the Rough Wooing .

Modern history

East Lothian County Council was created in 1889 by the Local Government (Scotland) Act . It replaced earlier functions of Commissioners of Supply and local Justices of the Peace . In 1975, Scotland’s county councils were dissolved and a new system of regional and district councils was created . Further reforms in 1996 moved Scotland to a system of 32 unitary local authorities .

East Lothian geography / climate

Only two towns are landlocked, Tranent and Haddington. Meikle Says Law, the highest point in the county at 535 metres (1,755 ft), is located in the Lammermuir Hills.

You can visit East Lothian places with Walkfo East Lothian to hear history at East Lothian’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo East Lothian has 11 places to visit in our interactive East Lothian map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout East Lothian, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at East Lothian places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to East Lothian & the surrounding areas.

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11 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo East Lothian tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in East Lothian

  

Best East Lothian places to visit

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East Lothian has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied East Lothian’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo East Lothian’s information audio spots:

Yester Chapel Yester Chapel is situated on the estate of Yester House, at the south-east edge of the village of Gifford in East Lothian, Scotland. The chapel is situated at grid reference NT544671.

Yester House Yester House is an early 18th-century mansion near Gifford in East Lothian, Scotland. It was the home of the Hay family, later Marquesses of Tweeddale, from the 15th century until the late 1960s. Construction of the present house began in 1699 and continued well into the 18th century in a series of building phases.

Yester Castle Yester Castle is a ruined castle located 1+1/2 miles (2.5 km) southeast of the village of Gifford in East Lothian, Scotland. The only remaining complete structure is the subterranean Goblin Ha’ or Hobgoblin Ha’ (Goblin Hall)

Lennoxlove House Lennoxlove House is set in woodlands half a mile south of Haddington in East Lothian, Scotland. The 15th-century tower, originally known as Lethington Castle, is protected as a category A listed building. The wooded estate is now the seat of the Duke of Hamilton and Brandon.

Yester Parish Church Yester Parish Church is a church of the Church of Scotland in the village of Gifford, East Lothian, Scotland. The village forms part of Yester, Bolton and Saltoun parish, and is linked with Humbie Parish Church.

Morham Morham, East Lothian, is the smallest (agricultural) parish in Scotland. It is sandwiched between five other parishes: Haddington, Garvald, Yester, Whittingehame and Prestonkirk.

Bolton Parish Church, East Lothian Bolton Parish Church is a church in Bolton, East Lothian, Scotland. It is part of the Church of Scotland and serves the parish of Yester, Bolton and Saltoun.

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