Auldhame Castle, North Berwick

Name: Auldhame Castle
Address: North Berwick, United Kingdom

#7 among attractions in North Berwick

Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture

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Auldhame Castle is a ruined L-plan tower house standing on a ridge above Seacliff beach, about 3 miles east of North Berwick in East Lothian, and less than half a mile from Tantallon Castle. The castle was built in the 16th century, probably by Adam Otterburn of Reidhall, Lord Provost of Edinburgh. It consists of a three-storey main block with a projecting stair-tower. Part of a vaulted basement remains, but the upper floors are mostly gone. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 56°3'10"N, 2°38'24"W

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North Berwick United Kingdom

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Auldhame Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tantallon Castle, Scottish Seabird Centre, The Glen Golf Club, North Berwick Law.

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14th-century castle ruins with tower
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Museum, Nature and wildlife, Park
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56°3'26"N • 2°42'11"W
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Landmark hill with striking panoramas
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Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
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Golf
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Forts and castles
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Museum
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Church
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Bridge
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