Tyninghame House

Tyninghame House is a red sandstone mansion near the mouth of the River Tyne, featuring distinctive turrets and tall windows in the Scottish Baronial style. The building showcases the architectural language of 19th century Scottish country estates with its fortress-like character and grand proportions.

A manor house stood on this site from 1094, belonging to the Lauder of The Bass family, before architect William Burn designed the current house in 1829. The new construction represented a major transformation from medieval structures to a modern Victorian country estate.

The rooms here reflect the refined tastes of generations who lived and entertained in grand style over the centuries. Visitors can sense how this place served as a cultural center for the local gentry and their social gatherings.

The house is now divided into private apartments and not open to the public following its sale after the 12th Earl's death in 1986. The surrounding gardens and grounds remain listed in Scotland's protected landscape registry and can be appreciated from outside the property.

The grounds feature gardens and designed landscapes created by the 6th Earl's wife that are protected on Scotland's official inventory. These carefully planned outdoor spaces show an artistic vision that extends beyond the mansion itself.

Location: East Lothian

Location: Whitekirk and Tyninghame

Inception: 1829

Architects: William Burn

Architectural style: Scottish Baronial architecture

GPS coordinates: 56.01000,-2.61207

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:09