Yester Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Gifford, Scotland
The ruined fortress contains a triangular layout with remnants of curtain walls and a gatehouse at the meeting point of two rivers.
Sir Hugo de Giffard constructed the stone keep before 1267 during the reign of King Alexander III, serving as a strategic defensive position.
The underground chamber known as Goblin Ha' gained local recognition through tales of Sir Hugo de Giffard's alleged practice of dark magic.
Access to the castle grounds requires prior permission from Castle Park Golf Club, with multiple pathways leading through potentially muddy terrain.
The subterranean Goblin Ha' features two structural levels connected by stairs, with ancient stone vaulting still intact despite centuries of abandonment.
Location: East Lothian
Location: Yester
GPS coordinates: 55.89060,-2.71053
Latest update: May 16, 2025 04:21
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