Gifford Attractions
The Lammermuir Hills which rise to a height of 1,750ft/533m are visible to the south of Haddington. The rivers that rise in these hills are famous among anglers for their trout stocks. The small town of Gifford makes a good starting point for excursions into the hills. Yester Castle, now a ruin, was immortalized in Scott's "Marmion" and the hillside castle at Nunraw (17th century), now a Cistercian abbey, was the setting for Scott's "The Bride of Lammermoor".
Winton House
Fine stepped gables, unusual chimneys and pretty roof towers are the distinguishing external features of Winton House, a Renaissance-style mansion converted ca. 1620 by William Wallace. Situated at the eastern end of Pencaitland, the house boasts magnificent plasterwork ceilings, a painting by Canaletto, period furniture and ornate fireplaces.
