Dirleton Castle

Dirleton, East Lothian, EH39 5ER

01620 850 465
 

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Due to access restrictions in place as a precautionary measure while we undertake high level masonry inspections, there is currently no visitor access to the castle or doocot. Find out more about our conservation work

The gardens, exhibition and shop are open.

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Opening times

The gardens, exhibition and shop are open.

Due to access restrictions in place as a precautionary measure while we undertake high level masonry inspections, there is currently no visitor access to the castle or doocot. 

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Daily, 9.30am to 5.30pm
Last entry 5pm

1 Oct to 31 Mar:
Daily except Thur and Fri, 10am to 4pm
Last entry 3.30pm

Closed for lunch 12.30pm to 1.30pm.

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What's on at Dirleton Castle

Man dressed as Robert the Bruce with Dirleton Castle Gardens behind him

Man at Arms

Saturday 8 April 2023 to Sunday 13 August 2023

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Two boys on Dirleton Castle drawbridge holding toy swords & shields

Medieval Weekend

Saturday 10 June 2023 to Sunday 11 June 2023

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