Dirleton Castle
📍 East Lothian, Scotland
About
Dirleton Castle is a medieval fortress in the village of Dirleton, East Lothian, Scotland. It lies around 2 miles (3.2 km) west of North Berwick, and around 19 miles (31 km) 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.
Getting There
🚂 North Berwick Station
From Edinburgh (30 min), then 2 miles by bus or taxi
🚌 East Coast Buses 124
Edinburgh–North Berwick route stops in Dirleton village
🅿️ Village Parking
Free roadside parking around Dirleton Green
Terrain & Accessibility
♿ Partial Access🌳 Beautiful Gardens🏛️ Ruins & Towers
A picturesque 13th-century castle ruin in a charming village setting, with the world's longest herbaceous border (according to Guinness). Gardens are mostly accessible. Castle ruins require some scrambling. Historic Scotland.
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