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Scotland

Seton Castle (Seton House) (Seaton House) (Seton Palace) (Seaton Palace)

Tranent, near Longniddry

East Lothian

Scotland

Start Date: 1789

Completion Date: 1791

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

A 1790 engraving of the earlier house

  • Earlier Houses: The current house was built on the site of Seaton Palace, a popular retreat for Mary, Queen of Scots. The Palace was demolished in 1790, after years of neglect.

    Built / Designed For: Lt. Col. Alexander Mackenzie

    House & Family History: In 2019 Seton was listed for sale for £8 million.

  • Architect: Robert Adam

    Date: 1789-91
    Designed: Second House

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  • Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - SOFTBACK
    Author: Colvin, Howard
    Year Published: 1995
    Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
    ISBN: 0300072074
    Book Type: Softback

  • House Listed: Category A

    Park Listed: Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: George Seton, 5th Earl of Winton, early 18th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Lt. Col. Alexander Mackenzie of the 21st Dragoons, late 18th century. Francis Wemyss Charteris, 7th Earl of Wemyss, late 18th century. Stevenson family, 19th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

  • House Open to Public: No

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: http://www.setoncastle.com

    Historic Houses Member: No

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