Musselburgh, High Street, Tolbooth, Category A listed municipal building in Musselburgh, Scotland.
The Tolbooth stands on the north side of High Street with a square tower at its southwest corner and an asymmetrical three-story facade.
Built in 1590 after the destruction of its predecessor, the structure incorporates materials from the Chapel of Our Lady of Loretto following the Reformation period.
The building served multiple functions, including a courthouse where witchcraft trials took place, and a prison that held Jacobite supporters in the 18th century.
The ground floor contains the Musselburgh Museum, while the upper levels provide office space and meeting rooms for local administrative purposes.
The clock tower, dating from 1496, predates the current building and was a gift from Dutch merchants to the town of Musselburgh.
Location: East Lothian
Inception: 1590
GPS coordinates: 55.94320,-3.04879
Latest update: March 8, 2025 16:40
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