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Dirleton Castle

 

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There is currently no visitor access to the Guard House, South Entrance and De Vaux range. Find out more about our conservation work

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Opening times

There is currently no visitor access to the Guard House, South Entrance and De Vaux range.

1 Apr to 30 Sept: 
Daily, 9.30am to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm).

1 Oct to 20 Dec:
Daily except Thur & Fri, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.30pm).

21 Dec to 3 Jan:
Closed

4 Jan 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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Awards & Accreditations

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Chesters Hill Fort
The ruined nave of St Martin

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St Martin's Kirk, Haddington
The lying marble statues of two clergy men

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Lauderdale Aisle, St Mary's Church
The ruins of Hailes Castle on a riverbank

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Hailes Castle
A general view of Tantallon Castle and its dovecot.

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Tantallon Castle
A general view of Seton Collegiate Church.

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Seton Collegiate Church
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Ormiston Market Cross
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Preston Market Cross
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Chesters Hill Fort
The ruins of Hailes Castle on a riverbank

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Hailes Castle
A general view of Tantallon Castle and its dovecot.

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Tantallon Castle
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Dere Street Roman Road, Soutra
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Doon Hill
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Crichton Castle
The gatehouse and bridge at St Andrews Castle.

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St Andrews Castle
The rectangular tower-like dovecot at Scotstarvit

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Scotstarvit Tower

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