Tuesday 22 June 2021

In the village of Longniddry, Scotland

 "Did not strong connections draw me elsewhere, I believe Scotland would be the country I would choose to end my days in." -- Benjamin Franklin

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(on the eastern coast of Scotland) Longniddry is a village found in the East Lothian region of Scotland, just east of Edinburgh. While history seekers can step back in time and discover East Lothian’s rich heritage, nature lovers can take advantage of the great outdoors and walkers and cyclists can roam to their heart’s content. Visitors of all ages will enjoy a fine day out at one of East Lothian’s many great visitor attractions. Featured here is Winton Castle, a historic building set in a large estate between Pencaitland and Tranent in East Lothian. Winton was built by the Setons following a grant of land by David I to Phillip de Sayton in 1150. (Setons are linked to Dukes and Viscounts down to mere Earls, including the title bestowed upon Robert, 6th Lord Seton, 1st Earl of Winton.) Phillip’s grandson married the sister of King Robert "The Bruce’ of Scotland." In the sixteenth century, Henry VIII had Winton burnt in an effort to impress Mary Queen of Scots, and Mary Seton was later her Lady-in-Waiting. The Seton’s tenure lasted until 1715 when they backed the Jacobites and the Earl of Winton was taken to the Tower of London.



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