Gilmerton House — Land & Legacy

Gilmerton House is a Grade A listed historic house in East Lothian, and a member of Historic Houses. Read about its history, plus how to visit and what's nearby.

About Gilmerton House

Gilmerton House stands in the East Lothian countryside near North Berwick.

A family home since the 1600s, it is now run for private stays, weddings and corporate retreats rather than as a conventional visitor attraction.

Its setting on Scotland's Golf Coast has made it a favoured base for golfers.

Access is by private hire through the estate directly.

History of Gilmerton House

Gilmerton House has belonged to the Kinloch family since the 1600s, making it one of the longer-held private estates in East Lothian. It has passed down through successive generations rather than changing hands commercially, and the current custodians continue to live on and manage the estate.

Worth knowing

Gilmerton House has hosted golfing groups and Ryder Cup teams as part of its golfing tradition.

Plan your visit to Gilmerton House

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Nearest station: East Linton (2.6 miles)

Places to visit near Gilmerton House

Hailes Castle

castle 2.0 miles

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Chesters Hill Fort

archaeological site 2.6 miles

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Preston Mill

historic building 2.8 miles

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St Martins Kirk Haddington

historic site 2.9 miles

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Lauderdale Aisle St Marys Church

church 3.2 miles

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Historic places nearby

Within 5 miles of Gilmerton House there are 7 historic properties, including 2 historic buildings, across Historic Environment Scotland, Historic Houses and National Trust for Scotland sites.

5 Historic Environment Scotland

1 Historic Houses

1 National Trust for Scotland

2 Historic building

1 Church

1 Castle

1 Archaeological site

1 Historic site

1 Historic house

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Within 10 miles of Gilmerton House there are 14 historic properties, including 4 historic houses, 3 historic sites and 2 historic buildings, across Historic Environment Scotland, Historic Houses and National Trust for Scotland sites.

9 Historic Environment Scotland

4 Historic Houses

1 National Trust for Scotland

4 Historic house

3 Historic site

2 Historic building

2 Church

2 Castle

1 Archaeological site

See these 14 sites on the heritage map

Within 20 miles of Gilmerton House there are 38 historic properties, including 9 historic houses, 8 castles and 7 historic buildings, across Historic Environment Scotland, Historic Houses and National Trust for Scotland sites.

23 Historic Environment Scotland

9 Historic Houses

6 National Trust for Scotland

9 Historic house

8 Castle

7 Historic building

5 Church

4 Historic site

3 Archaeological site

1 Garden

1 Abbey

See these 38 sites on the heritage map