Whittingehame Castle


Parish: Whittingehame

County: East Lothian

Grid reference: NT 60223 73246

Lat / long: 55.950581, -2.638417

Alternative names: Whittingehame Castle Tower; Whittingehame Tower; Whittinghame Castle; Whittinghame Tower

The historic map is an Ordnance Survey map from 1919 to 1947, and is provided by the National Library of Scotland

The property on which Whittingehame Tower stands was acquired by the Douglas family in the 14th century, but the tower is more likely late 15th or early 16th century. However it may incorporate parts of an earlier structure.

It is rectangular in plan, with a protruding staircase jamb to the north, and is three storeys high, with a castellated parapet.

It has been restored and is in use as a residence.

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created Friday, May 14th, 2010 at 2:00 pm, last updated Tuesday, June 28th, 2011 at 2:14 pm