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Tantallon
Castle
NT 595-850 Midlothian Scotland
NT 595-850 Midlothian Scotland
Tantallon
Castle is a remarkable 14th century stone courtyard fortress, with a high curtain
wall flanked by towers and a gatehouse. Built by the Red Douglasses, it was strengthened
against artillery in the 16th century. Visit pending. A mile north is Bass
Rock Castle and 6 miles west is Dirleton
Castle.
Tantallon Castle is located east of Castleton, off the A198. 27 miles north-east of Edinburgh, on the A1-A198.
The
site is owned by Historic Scotland and is open daily, April to September
9:30-6:30pm. October to March Saturday to Wednesday 9:30-4:30pm.
There is a car park.
For admission rates and special events, go to its HomePage.
Click
here for castle pictures 
and a castle map
of the area 
and a castle map
of the area