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An 18th-century castle linked to the beheaded Mary, Queen of Scots has its own tavern and a cinema — and it's on the market for $9.7 million. Here's what the renovated property looks like.

Courtesy of Savills

Seton Castle is located in East Lothian, a historic county in southeastern Scotland. It's around a 25 minute drive east of Edinburgh, the country's capital.
  • Seton Castle in East Lothian, Scotland, is on the market for 8 million (about $9.7 million).
  • It was built in 1798 by famous Scottish architect Robert Adam using the stone from a palace that would host Mary, Queen of Scots, according to the listing website Savills .
  • It was sold and renovated in the early 2000s but still features original touches that date back centuries, according to Bloomberg .
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For a little less than $10 million, you can have your very own castle in Scotland.

Seton Castle in East Lothian, Scotland, is on the market for 8 million (about $9.7 million).

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The property was originally the site of Seton Palace which, according to Bloomberg , was neglected after the Jacobite rebellion. But prior to Seton Palace's downfall, Mary, Queen of Scots the queen of Scotland from 1542 to 1567 was believed to have stayed there and considered it one of her favorite retreats.

Keep reading for more about the castle's background and to take a look inside.

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