Hailes Castle, Medieval castle in East Lothian, Scotland.
Hailes Castle consists of red sandstone blocks forming a hall block, chamber tower, and kitchen tower along the River Tyne valley.
The de Gourlay family constructed the initial fortified manor in the early 1200s during the reign of William I of Scotland.
The Hepburn family renovated the structure by adding a stone curtain wall, tower house, hall, and chapel in the mid-1300s.
While the grounds remain open to visitors, the castle interior is currently closed for safety inspections of the masonry structure.
The castle features a rock-cut well within its kitchen tower, demonstrating medieval engineering capabilities for water supply systems.
Location: East Lothian
GPS coordinates: 55.97239,-2.68412
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:43
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