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Admission

Lauderdale Aisle, St Mary's Church is free to visit. 

Open

1 May to 30 September and Easter weekend:
Sunday to Friday, 1.30pm to 4pm
Saturday, 11am to 4pm 

Closed

1 October to 30 April (open Easter weekend)

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This site is closed for now. We’re working hard to gradually reopen the places you love while making sure the experience is safe for everyone.

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The ruined nave of St Martin

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St Martin's Kirk, Haddington
Several grass covered ramparts circling each other

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Chesters Hill Fort
The ruins of Hailes Castle on a riverbank

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Hailes Castle
A general view of the entrance and imposing defenses at Dirleton Castle

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Dirleton Castle
A general view of Tantallon Castle and its dovecot.

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Tantallon Castle
A general view of Seton Collegiate Church.

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Seton Collegiate Church
A fine stone cross on a modern base in a calm village road

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Ormiston Market Cross
A grass covered straight road leading over a field

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Dere Street Roman Road, Soutra
The ruined nave of St Martin

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St Martin's Kirk, Haddington
A general view of Seton Collegiate Church.

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Seton Collegiate Church
A general view of Melrose Abbey.

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Melrose Abbey
The unique hexagonal vaulted chamber in St Triduana

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St Triduana's Chapel, Restalrig Collegiate Church
An aerial photograph looking down at the ruin of a cathedral set within a graveyard beside a small town and a bay.

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St Andrews Cathedral
The vaulted side aisle that survives of the chapel

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Blackfriars Chapel, St Andrews
The foundations of a small cruciform church on the edge of a cliff behind St Andrews Cathedral

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St Mary's Church, Kirkheugh, St Andrews
A well preserved medieval church lit up by the sun

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Dunglass Collegiate Church

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