๐ Dirleton, East Lothian
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๐ ๏ธ Castle open with some access restrictions – reduced admission fee (checked April 2024)
Halfway between Gullane and North Berwick, Dirleton Castle is one of the best all-round castles you can visit in Scotland. With the beauty of extensive grounds and gardens, dramatic drawbridge and gatehouse, the romance of a large ruin, but enough still standing to help you imagine the building’s layout, it’s a fitting centrepiece to Dirleton village. Some of the castle dates back to the 13th century, and its subsequent ownership by three different families allowed for its constant rebuilding and expansion. The resulting masterpiece sits perfectly on a small, rocky outcrop.
๐ Location
๐ Main Road (B1345), Dirleton village centre
๐งญ O.S. Grid Reference: NT 516839
๐ฐ๏ธ GPS coordinates: 56.045756,-2.778204
๐ Bus to Dirleton
๐ Car park
๐ Key info
โ Daily
๐ซ ยฃ7.50 adult / ยฃ4.50 child / free for Historic Environment members