An explore of an East Lothian Landmark, built as memorial and tribute to Hope, 4th Earl of Hopetoun.
As we travel around Britain we come across many landmarks, some memorials to kings, queens or battles, others the great and good.
Lets go and take a closer look at this one, which is visible for quite some distance.
We are in the Garleston hills in East Lothian, not far from North Berwick, just over there to the north east.
This is Hopetoun memorial situated on Byres Hill. Standing at 95ft or 29m tall it has commanding views all around.
The monument was built in 1824 in memory of John Hope, 4th Earl of Hopetoun (1765-1823).The foundation stone was laid on 3rd May, 1824 the year after his death.
The Earl was a hero of the Napoleonic Wars particularly the Mediterranean and peninsula campaigns, he commanded the 1st Division under The Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Nivelle, and at the Battle of the Nive in 1813.
The inscription though worn over the years reads:
"This monument was erected to the memory of the Great and Good John, Fourth Earl of Hopetoun by his affectionate and grateful tenantry in East Lothian. MDCCCXXIV"
A very interesting little detour if you are in the area, but do take care on those steps. Its a steep little climb from the car park too.
See drone footage by @jaybee2786 as I couldn't fly the day I was there
#hopetoun #eastlothian #northberwick
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