Saltoun Hall, Category A listed castle in East Lothian, Scotland.
Saltoun Hall is a country house in East Lothian combining a three-story main block with a tall rectangular tower and Gothic-style interiors. The eastern side features seven bays with a crenellated loggia, while landscaped terraces with crenellated parapets shape the grounds.
Construction took place between 1818 and 1825 under architect William Burn, incorporating a 15th-century tower house that the de Morville family had built on this land. This blending of the older tower into the new classical design shows how Scottish builders valued historical elements.
The Fletcher family used the paneled library as a space for intellectual work and collecting books on Scottish subjects. Visitors can sense their commitment to learning through the careful way the interiors were designed for study and reflection.
The building sits on raised ground between the villages of Pencaitland and East Saltoun, easily visible from the B6355 road. Plan time to walk the grounds and enjoy the terraces and views toward Birns Water valley.
The property includes circular buildings designed specifically for servants and tradesmen, which remain visible today as distinctive architectural features. These rounded structures reveal how the estate was organized to keep working areas separate from the main residence.
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