Lennoxlove House, Haddington
Half a mile south of Haddington, East Lothian, sits Lennoxlove House, a 14th century historic keep. It holds a rich collection of paintings and artefacts from throughout its history, ranging from the time of Mary Queen of Scots to the end of WWII. Guided tours and a tea room are also available.
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Haddington
East Lothian
Leith Links
The wide grassland at Leith Links was originally designed as a golf course, and to this day is popular with many sporting clubs and associations, as well as with local joggers and dog-walkers. The Links are also an important part of the Festival calendar, with Edinburgh Mela and the Leith Festival holding events here.
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Edinburgh
EH6 7EZ
Lord Ancrum's Wood, Dalkeith
Part of the grounds of Newbattle Abbey College, Lord Ancrum's Wood is a wonderful native woodland on the banks of the River South Esk. It is a popular location for walks in autumn as the leaves change colour and fall. It is also known as a great place for spotting wildlife, such as waterfowl and foxes.
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Dalkeith
Midlothian
Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgow
Mary Queen of Scots’ favourite lodgings – and her birthplace – Linlithgow Palace existed as a royal manor from the 12th century, and was rebuilt with additional fortifications after a fire in 1424. It sits beside the Church of St Michael and overlooks both Linlithgow Loch and the rolling grassy hills of the Peel.
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Kirkgate
Linlithgow
West Lothian
Lauderdale Aisle, St Mary's Church, Haddington
St Mary’s Church, Haddington, was founded in 1380, although work in various forms has continued up to the present day. It houses the Lauderdale Aisle, a small chapel that contains a monument in black marble and alabaster, bearing the gilded coats of arms of noble families and the Lion Rampant of Scotland.
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St Mary's Church
Haddington
East Lothian
Lauriston Castle
The 16th century tower house of Lauriston Castle looks over the Firth of Forth from its beautiful manicured gardens, which include the Japanese garden and several croquet courts. A number of events are held at the castle throughout the year, including historically themed puppet shows for children and lectures in the evening.
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2a Cramond Road South
Edinburgh
