Tantallon Castle
📍 East Lothian, Scotland
About
Tantallon Castle is a ruined mid-14th-century fortress, located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) east of North Berwick, in East Lothian, Scotland. It sits atop a promontory opposite the Bass Rock, looking out onto the Firth of Forth. The last medieval curtain wall castle to be constructed in Scotland, Tantallon comprises a single wall blocking off the headland, with the other three sides naturally protected by sea cliffs.
Getting There
🚂 North Berwick Station
From Edinburgh Waverley (30 min), then 3 miles by taxi
🚌 East Coast Buses 120
Edinburgh–North Berwick route, alight at Tantallon stop
🅿️ Castle Car Park
Free car park at the site entrance
Terrain & Accessibility
♿ Limited Access🌬️ Exposed Clifftop📸 Stunning Views
A dramatic 14th-century fortress perched on the cliffs overlooking the Firth of Forth and Bass Rock. The massive curtain wall is one of the most impressive in Scotland. Uneven ground, clifftop location. Spectacular views. Historic Scotland.
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