Spittal, East Lothian

Spittal, East Lothian

Spittal is a village in East Lothian, Scotland, UK, on the B1377, east of Aberlady and to the west of Garleton, and north of Gladsmuir.

It is close to both Redhouse Castle, Gosford House. and Spittal House.

The placename "Spittal" suggests a religious community running a pilgrim's hostel or hospice.......

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