Dirleton Castle

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Dirleton Castle is a medieval fortress in the village of Dirleton, East Lothian, Scotland. It lies around 2 miles west of North Berwick, and around 19 miles 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. ()

Alternative names: Built: XIII centuryCoordinates: 56°2'60"N, 2°46'48"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Archerfield Estate and Links, North Berwick West Links, Dirleton Kirk, Yellowcraig.

0.6 miNW
Golf
Archerfield Estate and Links
17 min walk • Nestled on the scenic East Lothian coastline near Edinburgh, Archerfield Estate and Links is a prestigious golf destination that epitomizes the grandeur of Scottish golfing tradition. With its meticulously manicured fairways and challenging links courses, Archerfield...
1.1 miNE
Golf
North Berwick West Links
29 min walk • One of two golf courses within North Berwick, the West Links is by far the more renowned. It regularly holds various championships and is used as a qualifying venue when The Open Championship is held at Muirfield. It was opened in 1832 and occupies a place at the centre of golfing history.
~990 ftSW
Church
Dirleton Kirk
5 min walk • Dirleton Kirk is a church in the village of Dirleton, in East Lothian, Scotland. The church is to the north of the village green.
0.9 miN
Beach
Yellowcraig
24 min walk • Yellowcraig, less commonly known as Broad Sands Beach, is a coastal area of forest, beach and grassland in East Lothian, south-east Scotland. Yellowcraig is partly within the Firth of Forth Site of Special Scientific Interest.
~1540 ftS
Architecture, Forts and castles, Historical place
Dirleton Castle, North Berwick
8 min walk • Dirleton Castle is a medieval fortress in the village of Dirleton, East Lothian, Scotland. It lies around 2 miles west of North Berwick, and around 19 miles east of Edinburgh.

Dirleton Castle

Facts and practical information

Dirleton Castle plan & book

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

Archerfield Estate and Links

North Berwick West Links

Dirleton Kirk

Yellowcraig

Dirleton Castle, North Berwick