Dirleton Castle

Local nameDirleton Castle
LocationEdinburgh, UK

Dirleton Castle is a medieval fortress in the village of Dirleton, East Lothian, Scotland. It lies around 2 miles west of North Berwick, and around 19 miles east of Edinburgh. The oldest parts of the castle date to the 13th century, and it was abandoned by the end of the 17th century.

Begun in around 1240 by John De Vaux, the castle was heavily damaged during the Wars of Scottish Independence, when it was twice taken by the English. In the 14th century, Dirleton was repaired by the Haliburton family, and it was acquired by the Ruthvens in 1505. The Ruthvens were involved in several plots against Mary, Queen of Scots, and King James VI, and eventually forfeited the castle in 1600.

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Opening hours

25 March - 30 September:
Daily: 9.30 am - 5.30 pm

1 October - 24 March:
Daily: 10 am - 4 pm

Last entry half an hour before closing time.

Admission

Adult £5.50
Child £3.30
Concession £4.40

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirleton_Castle

Official Website http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/places/propertyresults/propertyplan.htm?PropID=PL_089&PropName=Dirleton%20Castle%20And%20Garden

Phone +44 1620 850 330

Address (Unnamed Road), Dirleton EH39 5, United Kingdom

Coordinates 56°2'45.186" N -2°46'41.241" E

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