Markle was a village in East Lothian but due to its location there are only a number of residential houses and the Markle Fisheries. Markle was a hamlet that surrounded Markle Castle.
Markle was a village in East Lothian but due to its location there are only a number of residential houses and the Markle Fisheries. Markle was a hamlet that surrounded Markle Castle.
Markle was a village in East Lothian but due to its location there are only a number of residential houses and the Markle Fisheries. Markle was a hamlet that surrounded Markle Castle.
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Ballencrieff East Lothian
Ballencrieff East Lothian
Ballencrieff East Lothian
East Lothian Towns
East Lothian towns Musselburgh, Prestonpans,
North Berwick, Haddington Dunbar and Tranent.
Each town has it's own characteristics and all have unique history from the Roman encampments to battle site and castles, birthplaces of Kings, inventors and wealthy merchants. Golf is everywhere in East Lothian with Open Championship courses and golf history from the very beginning. With a history of mining and soap making and connections to the Salem Witches. Not to forget the wonderful coastal areas with golden sand beaches and there are even to hills for the walkers and climbers, Berwick Law @ 603 FT (187 mtrs) and Traprain Law @ 725 FT (221mtrs).
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About East Lothian
Gosford House
Pleasure Grounds & Policies
East Lothian
Gosford House
Earls of Wemyss and March
Longniddry
East Lothian
The most prominent house in Longniddry is Gosford House on the Gosford Estate owned by the (Charteris Family) Earls of Wemyss and March, who resides here on his 5,000 acre estate. The house was design by Robert Adam and was completed in 1808. The House is available for private or corporate functions and weddings. The are many things to see in the grounds of Gosford and the grounds can be access with a permit for the day from the Bothy Farm Shop. I found that access is easy from the Bothy across from Craigielaw golf course. (free car park). Francis Charteris of Amisfield 6th Earl of Wemyss designed the landscape of the grounds in 1779 the New House foundation stone was laid in 1791. Stables were built in 1790.
The Old Gosford House was demolished in 1938 and was used as a holiday home of King James V circa 1505. Outlander the time travel TV series used the Gosford estate for the series.
Gosford Estate
Walled Garden
Bothy and Car Park
Things to see in the Pleasure grounds and policies are the Curling House circa 1840 | The Mausoleum | Ice House | Boat House | Lagoons | Curling House | Stables Garden Cottage | Bothy Cottage | Gosford House
Gosford House
Boat House
Longniddry
East Lothian
The boat house is for rowing boats and a great place for swimming. The medallion at the highest point in the centre is of Coade stone and depicts Hygiene goddess of health.
Gosford House
Earl of Wemyss
Mausoleum
Longniddry
East Lothian
The Mausoleum was built by Francis (Wemyss) Charteris (1723-1808), self proclaimed 7th, Earl of Wemyss, circa 1805, who died at Gosford on 24 August 1808 (85) and was “buried there in a mausoleum erected by himself” on the gate posts are crouching slaves with flaying knives. Built in the form of a replica of the Great Pyramid with one entrance. He is the only Weymss occupant to date.
Gosford House
Curling House
Longniddry
East Lothian
The Curling House was made from limestone circa 1840 and used by the Aberlady Curling Club. Over the winter months the lagoon would freeze over enabling the curlers to use the ice.
Gosford House
Boating Lagoons
Longniddry
East Lothian
Gosford House
Ice House
Longniddry
East Lothian
The first in refrigeration, it was a long way for the ice for your drink and the fresh meat
Gosford House
Bothy Cottage
Longniddry
East Lothian
Gosford House
Garden Cottage
Longniddry
East Lothian
Gosford House
Lily Pond
Gosford Pleasure Grounds and Policies
East Lothian
Gosford House
Coach House and Stables
Gosford Pleasure Grounds and Policies
East Lothian
The coach House and Stables has a clock which was made by Veitch of Haddington in 1792. Stone swan above the clock and urns with plaques depicting griffins flanking an Urn.
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Gosford House
Gosford Pleasure Grounds and Policies
East Lothian
Gosford House woodlands and water drainage system is network of drains and aqueducts that maintain the level of the water in the pond and Lagoons.
Following government guidelines, our 2020 open days have been cancelled and will resume for Easter 2021, the 1st weekend of April. In the meantime,
private tours can be arranged, following government guidelines.
The Gosford Grounds are open to the public.
Accessed can be gained by purchasing a day permit (£1) or an annual permit (£15) at the Bothy Shop, which is open Tuesday to Saturday; 9-5pm.
Gosford House
Activities and Tours
Longniddry
East Lothian
The Gosford Games is an interactive Highland Games event including demonstrations and participation with guests divided into teams vying to become Highland Games champions – Events range from throwing the Caber,
Throwing the Wheat-sheaf, Highland Dancing to the Tug of War. Also available Clay Pigeon shooting, Archery,
Cricket skills and drills plus mini matches, Whisky tasting, Falconry, displays and handling, Horse riding for beginners to advanced and Guided nature walks.
Tour Gosford House's interior and see the the owners residence the amazing architecture and family portraits over two centuries. The architecture over 100 years of master architects. The tour will take up to 90 minutes, then you can take a stroll around the magnificent grounds.
There is also a beach and Golf course (Craigielaw).
Gosford House,
Longniddry,
East Lothian,
Scotland, EH32 0PX