Seacliff House

1750s house with varied history largely destroyed by fire at beginning of 1905 behind Seacliff Beach. Fun to visit.


Seacliff House was built in 1750 by Robert Colt. It was later bought by George Sligo who in 1841 employed the Scottish architect David Bryce to build a new house in a typically Victorian baronial style around the core of the older house. However, in 1907 it was gutted by fire. The exterior survives almost complete with gables, turrets and bartizans. The outbuildings were later purchased by the Royal Navy who established a top-secret research base there during World War I. The station, known as HMS Scottish Seacliff, was mainly used for navigation training and U-Boat defence.

The present owner lives right next door in an inhabitable house. 

Opening Times

The owner lives next door so keep a sharp eye out since I dont know whether you are allowed to visit or not. Impressive, but probably a little dangerous,

Travel Directions to Seacliff House

Travel Directions

Walk from Seacliff Beach

Visitor Attractions

  • Seacliff Beach

    Private owned beach to east of Dunbar up coast from Tantallon. Half mile beach with tiny harbour, two castles and old house to explore.

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