Visit Gifford, East Lothian Places

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

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Gifford, East Lothian history

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Gifford takes its name from the 13th-century Sir Hugo de Giffard of Yester. The Mercat Cross was built in 1780 and is still standing in the centre of the village. The same Hobgoblin Hall featured in the poem “Marmion” by Walter Scott.

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9 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Gifford, East Lothian places to visit

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

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.

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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