Lennoxlove

Lennoxlove is a historic house in Scotland, and a member of Historic Houses. Read about its history, architecture and gardens, plus how to visit and what's nearby.

About Lennoxlove

The tower at the core of Lennoxlove House dates from the 15th century, when the building was known as Lethington Castle.

It stands in woodland half a mile south of Haddington in East Lothian and is the seat of the Duke of Hamilton and Brandon.

Inside are the Hamilton family collections of pictures, furniture and porcelain, alongside a death mask and a silver casket linked to Mary Queen of Scots.

Historic Houses members can visit free of charge, though tours must be booked in advance.

History of Lennoxlove

The original tower, Lethington Castle, was built in the 15th century and later passed through several hands before extensive remodelling in the 17th century made it a more comfortable residence. Further additions followed in the 19th and 20th centuries, and the house eventually became the property of the Dukes of Hamilton, whose title it now bears as their seat. It is protected as a category A listed building.

Architecture of Lennoxlove

The building began as a pele tower with defensive, rugged interiors, later softened by 17th-century extensions that added domestic comfort without erasing the original keep.

Worth knowing

The house holds a death mask and a silver casket associated with Mary Queen of Scots, relics tied to one of the most contested episodes in Scottish royal history.

Gardens & grounds at Lennoxlove

The wooded estate is included on the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland, and its parkland is open to the public year round.

Facilities

Parking

Plan your visit to Lennoxlove

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Nearest station: Drem Rail Station (4.6 miles)

Admission

Free entry to Historic Houses members (show valid membership card)

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Places to visit near Lennoxlove

Lauderdale Aisle St Marys Church

church 1.0 miles

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St Martins Kirk Haddington

church 1.2 miles

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Broadwoodside

historic house 2.5 miles

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Chesters Hill Fort

archaeological site 3.9 miles

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Gilmerton House

historic house 4.1 miles

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Historic places nearby

Within 5 miles of Lennoxlove there are 6 historic properties, including 2 churchs and 2 historic houses, across Historic Environment Scotland and Historic Houses sites.

4 Historic Environment Scotland

2 Historic Houses

2 Church

2 Historic house

1 Castle

1 Archaeological site

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Within 10 miles of Lennoxlove there are 16 historic properties, including 5 historic houses, 4 churchs and 3 castles, across Historic Environment Scotland, Historic Houses and National Trust for Scotland sites.

10 Historic Environment Scotland

5 Historic Houses

1 National Trust for Scotland

5 Historic house

4 Church

3 Castle

2 Monument

1 Archaeological site

1 Mill

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Within 20 miles of Lennoxlove there are 40 historic properties, including 11 historic houses, 9 castles and 6 churchs, across Historic Environment Scotland, Historic Houses and National Trust for Scotland sites.

26 Historic Environment Scotland

9 Historic Houses

5 National Trust for Scotland

11 Historic house

9 Castle

6 Church

5 Archaeological site

2 Monument

2 Historic building

1 Mill

1 Historic site

1 Tower

1 Garden

1 Abbey