Gosford House
Boat House
Longniddry
East Lothian
The boat house is for rowing boats and a great place for swimming. The medallion at the highest point in the centre is of Coade stone and depicts Hygiene goddess of health.
Gosford House
Earl of Wemyss
Mausoleum
Longniddry
East Lothian
The Mausoleum was built by Francis (Wemyss) Charteris (1723-1808), self proclaimed 7th, Earl of Wemyss, circa 1805, who died at Gosford on 24 August 1808 (85) and was “buried there in a mausoleum erected by himself” on the gate posts are crouching slaves with flaying knives. Built in the form of a replica of the Great Pyramid with one entrance. He is the only Weymss occupant to date.
Gosford House
Curling House
Longniddry
East Lothian
The Curling House was made from limestone circa 1840 and used by the Aberlady Curling Club. Over the winter months the lagoon would freeze over enabling the curlers to use the ice.
Gosford House
Boating Lagoons
Longniddry
East Lothian
Gosford House
Ice House
Longniddry
East Lothian
The first in refrigeration, it was a long way for the ice for your drink and the fresh meat
Gosford House
Bothy Cottage
Longniddry
East Lothian
Gosford House
Garden Cottage
Longniddry
East Lothian
Gosford House
Lily Pond
Gosford Pleasure Grounds and Policies
East Lothian
Gosford House
Coach House and Stables
Gosford Pleasure Grounds and Policies
East Lothian
The coach House and Stables has a clock which was made by Veitch of Haddington in 1792. Stone swan above the clock and urns with plaques depicting griffins flanking an Urn.
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Gosford House
Gosford Pleasure Grounds and Policies
East Lothian
Gosford House woodlands and water drainage system is network of drains and aqueducts that maintain the level of the water in the pond and Lagoons.
House Tours are by appointment.
Private Tours can be arranged, following government guidelines.
The Gosford Grounds are open to the public.
Accessed can be gained by purchasing a day permit (£1) or an annual permit (£15) at the Bothy Shop, which is open Tuesday to Saturday; 9-5pm.