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East Coates House
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East Coates House was built as a small tower house in the early 17th century by the Lord Provost, although it has been added to and extended over the centuries.
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It is decorated with numerous carved stones, some of which appear to have come from an earlier building.
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At the south-eastern end of the house the corners of the gable are topped off with bartizans with gun loops.
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Alternative names for East Coates House
Coats; Coittes; Cotes; Cots; Cotts; Easter Coates House; Old Coates House
Where is East Coates House?
East Coates House is in the parish of Edinburgh and the county of Midlothian.
Grid reference: NT 24113 73539
Lat / long: 55.948924, -3.216706