Castles · Central Scotland
Byres Castle
Byres Castle was a castle located at Byres, in East Lothian, Scotland. The castle was a stronghold of the Lindsay family, known as Lord Lindsay of the Byres. It was the caput of the Barony of Byres. N
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Byres Castle was a castle located at Byres, in East Lothian, Scotland. The castle was a stronghold of the Lindsay family, known as Lord Lindsay of the Byres. It was the caput of the Barony of Byres. No remains of the castle exist above ground. An old farm building is incorrectly known as the castle.
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From the Wikipedia article
Byres Castle was a castle located at Byres, in East Lothian, Scotland. The castle was a stronghold of the Lindsay family, known as Lord Lindsay of the Byres. It was the caput of the Barony of Byres. No remains of the castle exist above ground. An old farm building is incorrectly known as the castle.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9833, -2.8095
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH39 5BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
Sources
- wikipedia: Byres Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Byres Castle?
- Byres Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH39 5BS).
- Does Byres Castle charge admission?
- Byres Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Byres Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH39 5BS. It sits within the Lothian East parliamentary constituency.