Amisfield House Gothic Garden House, Amisfield Park, Haddington

Single storey crenellated folly, symmetrical, 3-bay with end bays advanced to front (N), machicolated parapet. Mostly coursed conglomerate rubble, dressed and broached margins. Pointed arch doorway to front (transom removed) flanked by blind gothic windows. Circular openings to side elevations, rear plain. Roofless.

There is some evidence linking this folly with Robert Mylne (1733-1811) who apparently undertook some work at Amisfield House in 1766 - this structure may be what he refers to in his diary as the "castle". There is also evidence that the structure was originally a dovecot. (Information courtesy of John Woolman, Haddington).(Historic Scotland)

November 1995: The East Lothian Courier reports that local planners met with Historic Scotland last year to discuss the Amisfield Park buildings, and are now examining the options. Several have now been fenced off. Summer 1996: Amisfield House Gardens are considered by Historic Scotland for inclusion in The Inventory of Gardens and Designated Landscapes in Scotland, but are judged as falling slightly short of requirements. 12 July 1996: The East Lothian Courier reports that members of the East Lothian Antiquarian and Field Naturalists Society have formed the Friends of Amisfield who hope to preserve the buildings. December 1996: External inspection reveals the house to be a roofless shell. 9 May 1997: The East Lothian Courier reports on the inclusion of Amisfield Park buildings in the Buildings at Risk Bulletin. The East Lothian News similarly reports on the story. 1 October 1999: The East Lothian News reports that an Amisfield Preservation Trust is being established, in an attempt to save the historic buildings of Amisfield Park. The Trust is hoping to lease the Amisfield buildings, protecting them from further deterioration, and is seeking funding for full restoration. A historical study of the Amisfield Estate will be undertaken. January 2001: Local planners report that the house will not be tackled by Amisfield Preservation Trust, which is concentrating on the Stables and Temple. January 2002: No change reported. 2 April 2004: The East Lothian News reports that a Friends of Amisfield group has been established to raise funds for the restoration of Amisfield's buildings.

May 2011: External inspection finds no significant change from the previous site visit - the structure is unsecured and there is heavy plant growth in the vicinity.

14 October 2014: Limited external inspection possible but from what could be viewed, the building appears to remain in much the same condition as seen previously.