Lennoxlove
Seat of the Dukes of Hamilton, a castle and estate in East Lothian.
Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 4NZ
Facilities
- Free parking
- Mostly wheelchair accessible
- Parkland / open spaces
- Accessible parking
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Accessible toilets
A strong and well-preserved keep or Pele tower with suitably rugged interiors; Lennoxlove, at its heart, was extended in the 17th-century into a more comfortable house.
This delightful castle now contains the Dukes of Hamilton collections of pictures, furniture and porcelain in addition to the death mask, famous letter casket, and other mementoes of Mary Queen of Scots.
Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.
2023
5 April to 29 October, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
Closed on Easter Sunday (9 April)
Tours at 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00.
Lennoxlove will be closed to the public for tours on Sunday 2 July 2023 as we welcome back the ‘Wheels of Yesteryear’ for their annual event.
Lennoxlove will also be closed on Sunday 21 May and Sunday 28 May.
All visitors must book in advance by calling 01620 823720 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Thursday.
£10 per person.
Historic Houses members visit free but must book in advance via Lennoxlove’s website here. No ‘walk up’ bookings can be accommodated.
Tour numbers are extremely limited. If a member is unable to make a booked tour they should inform the castle as early as possible so the place can be offered to others.
In line with Track and Track requirements, contact details will be held for 21 days from your visit before being removed from our systems. Masks must be worn throughout unless medically exempt. Sanitizing gel is available.
- Accessible parking
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Accessible toilets
Getting here
Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 4NZ
Lennoxlove is just 20 miles from Edinburgh and a mile off the A1.
Do not rely on local signposting, which is particularly difficult to find and read.
From Edinburgh, leave the A1 at the second Haddington exit, Abbotsview Junction. At the roundabout take the B6369 towards Gifford. Cross over the traffic lights in Haddington and a hump back bridge as you leave the town. Approximately 600 metres after the bridge turn right into Lennoxlove Estate and follow the avenue of trees to the signed visitor parking area.
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