Tranent Doocot, Dovecot Brae, Tranent

Formerly dated 1587, partially restored. Lectern dovecot, sited by church outside graveyard walls to N. Sandstone rubble, roughly squared dressings. Iron tie-bands. N wall 30' high. Door to S, reduced in height by level of ground and with relieving arch; square panel above, formerly inscribed with date, now much-weathered. Row of flight-holes at mid-point of roof pitch. Grey slates. Crowsteps. 1090 nesting boxes lining interior (originally). (Historic Scotland)

Photographic images in the RCAHMS archives, dating back to the 1930s, show the doocot with iron bracing in place.

May 2011: External inspection finds this striking doocot largely intact, but with significant structural problems.

7 January 2015: External inspection finds the building remains in much the same condition as seen previously.

11 November 2022: External inspection finds the building to be in generally the same condition. Vegetation growth obscures much of the exterior. There are signs of unauthorised access and the gate is unsecured.