Lennoxlove (then called Lethington) was bought by the Maitland family from the Giffords in the 14th century. Certainly the core of the south-west section of the house incorporates a 15th century tower which may itself have included portions of the Giffords’ 14th century castle.
The tower was once surrounded by a barmkin, but all that now remains of that is a 16th century gateway to the north of the tower.
In 1563 William Maitland of Lethington pressed for Patrick Ruthven, 3rd Lord Ruthven, to become a member of Mary Queen of Scots’ Privy Council.
The L-shaped tower had a parapet added in the 16th century, and the cap house and attic floor were reconstructed in the 17th century.
![Lennoxlove House](https://www.stravaiging.com/photos/albums/buildings/castles/Haddington%20Castle,%20East%20Lothian/Haddington-Hondius1630.jpg)
Hendrik Hondius, Amsterdam, 1630map image courtesy of NLS
Further additions and restorations were carried out in the early 19th and early 20th centuries.
Alternative names for Lennoxlove House
Lennoxlove Castle; Lethington; Liddingtoun; Lythingtoun
Where is Lennoxlove House?
Lennoxlove House is in the parish of Haddington and the county of East Lothian.
Grid reference: NT 51507 72041
Lat / long: 55.938911, -2.778077