Redhouse Castle, Tower house in East Lothian, Scotland
The red sandstone tower house features a rectangular courtyard enclosing a four-storey structure with carved inscriptions on its pediment.
The Douglas family transferred the estate to Christian de Ramsay in 1421, and John Layng purchased the property in 1607 before passing it to the Hamiltons.
The entrance displays the Latin inscription 'Nisi Dominus Frustra', reflecting religious values through the Layng family motto about divine guidance.
The castle remains permanently closed to visitors, but the exterior walls can be observed from the adjacent Redhouse Nurseries and Tea Room.
The castle incorporates a lectern-style dovecote into its gateway, marking an architectural addition during its transformation into an L-plan structure.
Location: East Lothian
Location: Aberlady
GPS coordinates: 55.98351,-2.86264
Latest update: March 10, 2025 10:09
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