Tantallon Castle
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Overview
A famous 14th-century stronghold of the Douglases, facing towards the lonely Bass Rock from the rocky Firth of Forth shore. Nearby 16th and 17th-century earthworks.
Ratings & awards
Green Tourism Silver
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, daily, Apr-Sep, 9.30-5.30; Oct-Mar, 10-4 (last admission 30mins before closing). Closed 25-26 Dec & 1-2 Jan. Check website for unexpected closures
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
About the area
Said to be the sunniest area of Scotland, East Lothian boasts a dramatic coastline. In summer, you’ll hear larks singing high above the four-mile sweep of dunes, sandy shoreline and saltmarsh that forms the John Muir Country Park, named after the Dunbar-born explorer, naturalist and father of conservation.
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