Hailes Castle, located near East Linton, East Lothian, Scotland, is a mainly 14th-century castle with a rich history. Here are some key points:
Founding: Hailes Castle was probably first built by the de Gourlay family in the early 1200s. The de Gourlays, originally from Northumberland in England, first appeared in East Lothian during the reign of William I (the Lion) (1165 – 1214).
Ownership Changes: The de Gourlays lost the castle in the mid-1300s, possibly due to an association with the Balliol family. The Hepburn family, tenants of the earls of Dunbar, became lords of Hailes.
Reconstruction: The Hepburns rebuilt the castle, partly to repair it, but also to upgrade the accommodation. Their extensions can be seen in the stone curtain wall, the tower house, the hall, and chapel.
Mary Queen of Scots Connection: James Hepburn, 4th earl of Bothwell, was probably born at Hailes Castle in 1535. He’s most famous for becoming the third husband of Mary Queen of Scots2. Bothwell and Mary stayed at Hailes Castle on their way from Dunbar to their wedding at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh on May 5, 1567.
Current State: An attack by Oliver Cromwell’s forces in 1650 effectively ended Hailes’ days as a noble residence. Since 1926, it has been the subject of a state-sponsored guardianship agreement, which is now under the auspices of Historic Environment Scotland as a scheduled monument. It is open to the public without charge at all reasonable times1
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Hailes Castle and Traprain Law
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