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Auldhame Castle
Ruins of Auldhame Castle

Auldhame Castle is an old ruined castle in East Lothian, Scotland. It stands on a ridge overlooking Seacliff beach, not far from North Berwick. This castle is a cool place to visit if you like history!

Auldhame Castle: A Glimpse into the Past

What is Auldhame Castle?

Auldhame Castle was built a long time ago, in the 1500s. It was probably built by Adam Otterburn, who was a very important person in Edinburgh. He was even the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, which is like being the mayor of a big city.

The castle is a type called an "L-plan tower house." This means it has a main building with another part sticking out, forming an 'L' shape. It had three floors. Today, only parts of the lower floor remain. The upper floors are mostly gone.

The Mystery of Saint Baldred

Auldhame Castle is also connected to an old legend. People believed that one of the three resting places of Saint Baldred of Tyninghame was at this site. Saint Baldred was an important religious figure from long ago.

In 2008, archaeologists explored a cemetery nearby. They found the remains of at least 326 people! They also found the foundations of what might have been a small chapel. Experts think this chapel could be from the 800s. This discovery helps us learn more about the area's ancient history.

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