Tantallon Castle

Near North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 5PN

01620 892 727
 

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There is currently no visitor access to the Great Hall, Pit Prison and Gun Room. Find out more about our conservation work

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Opening times

There is currently no visitor access to the Great Hall, Pit Prison and Gun Room. 

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

1 Oct to 31 Mar:
Daily, 10am to 4pm
Last entry 3.30pm

Closed for lunch 12.30pm to 1.30pm.

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Facilities

What's on at Tantallon Castle

Some flowers and herbs in a mortal and pestle

The Potion-maker's Quest

Saturday 7 October 2023 to Sunday 29 October 2023

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Awards & Accreditations

Green Tourism logo - silver award A graphic of a dark blue oval with a thistle at the top and the words "Scottish Tourist Board", followed by four stars.
The ruins of Hailes Castle on a riverbank

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Hailes Castle
A general view of the entrance and imposing defenses at Dirleton Castle

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Dirleton Castle
Several grass covered ramparts circling each other

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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
A photo of Doon Hill

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Doon Hill
A general view of Seton Collegiate Church.

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Seton Collegiate Church
A well preserved medieval church lit up by the sun

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Dunglass Collegiate Church
The ruins of Hailes Castle on a riverbank

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Hailes Castle
A general view of the entrance and imposing defenses at Dirleton Castle

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Dirleton Castle
The gatehouse and bridge at St Andrews Castle.

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St Andrews Castle
View of Greenknowe Tower from below

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Greenknowe Tower
A general view of Crichton Castle, overlooking the River Tyne.

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Crichton Castle
The rectangular tower-like dovecot at Scotstarvit

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Scotstarvit Tower
A distant view of Smailholm Tower.

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Smailholm Tower
The imposing Broughty Castle from a distance, with a beach at low tide in the foreground

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Broughty Castle

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