Tantallon Castle

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There is currently no visitor access to the east tower staircase, doocot and the vaults.

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Opening times

There is currently no visitor access to the east tower staircase, doocot and the vaults.

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

1 Oct to 31 Mar:
Daily, 10am to last entry at 3.15pm (closes 4pm)

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