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Dirleton Castle

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Dirleton Castle

Name: Dirleton Castle
Telephone: 01620 850330

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Location: Gullane Area, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Dan Hobson

October 2, 2019

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Dirleton Castle is one of the oldest surviving strongholds in Scotland. Built in the 13th century, the fortress was residence to three successive noble families: the de Vauxs, Haliburtons and Ruthvens. It was abandoned as a noble residence after Oliver Cromwell’s siege of 1650 but was saved from falling into disrepair in 1660s when the Nisbet family took ownership. They transformed the castle into an eye-catching attraction; a status it has retained to this very day.

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Elevation 30 m

1 Apr to 30 Sept Daily, 9.30am to 5.30pm 1 Oct to 31 Mar: Daily, 10am to 4pm

Member/Explorer Pass holder: FREE
Adult: £6.00
Concession: £4.80
Child aged 5-15: £3.60
Child under 5: FREE

Contacts

Dirleton Ave, Dirleton, North Berwick EH39 5ER

www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/dirleton-castle

https://www.historicenvironment.scot/about-us/contact-us/

01620 850330

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Location: Gullane Area, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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