Castles · Central Scotland
Garleton Castle
Garleton Castle — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Garleton Castle is a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Garleton Castle is a castle located in central Scotland. Its historical significance and architectural features reflect the region's medieval heritage.
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Background
History
Garleton Castle belonged to the Lindsay family. It subsequently passed to the Towers of Innerleithen, and was sold by them to the Setons. Sir John Seton of Garleton was given the property by his father George Seton, 3rd Earl of Winton. By 1885 it could be described as a fragmentary ruin.
Architecture
Garleton Castle once comprised three blocks within a curtain wall, Some of the curtain wall survives, and a round tower. The remains of the castle are protected as a category B listed building and as a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9807, -2.7884
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH39 5BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
Sources
- wikipedia: Garleton Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Garleton Castle?
- Garleton Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH39 5BB).
- Does Garleton Castle charge admission?
- Garleton Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Garleton Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH39 5BB. It sits within the Lothian East parliamentary constituency.