Ballencrieff, a mansion in Aberlady parish, Haddingtonshire, 1¾ mile SE of Aberlady village. It is a seat of Lord Elibank, owner of 1863 acres in the shire, valued at £5565 per annum. Occupying a fine site, and surrounded by stately trees, it enjoys an extensive prospect. Patrick Murray, fifth Lord Elibank, here entertained Dr Sainuel Johnson in 1773. A hospital, dedicated to St Cuthbert, is said to have been founded here in the 12th century. See Darn Hall.

(F.H. Groome, Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland (1882-4); © 2004 Gazetteer for Scotland)