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Alderstone House
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Alderstone House is a 17th century laird’s house which incorporates a 16th century tower.
The walls of the original square tower at the north-west corner of the building are around twice as thick as those in the rest of the structure.
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The tower was extended to the south and east in the 17th century to form an L-plan laird’s house.
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In the 18th century the wing was further extended to the south-east.
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A large L-plan modern office block was added in the 20th century, projecting west and south from the south-west façade of the old building.
Alternative names for Alderstone House
Alderston House; Alderstown
Where is Alderstone House?
Alderstone House is in the parish of Mid Calder and the county of Midlothian.
Grid reference: NT 04389 66287
Lat / long: 55.880285, -3.529796