Dirleton Castle, Medieval fortress in East Lothian, Scotland
The castle exhibits a kite-shaped courtyard measuring 40 meters by 27 meters, surrounded by substantial stone walls and defensive towers.
Built around 1240 by John de Vaux, the castle endured multiple sieges during the Wars of Scottish Independence before its capture by English forces.
The castle grounds contain Victorian gardens with herbaceous borders and a sixteenth-century dovecot that provided fresh meat for noble residents.
The castle opens daily from April through September between 9:30 AM and 5 PM, with reduced winter hours from October through March.
A rare ginkgo tree grows in the castle gardens, representing a species that has remained unchanged since prehistoric times.
Location: East Lothian
Location: Dirleton
Address: Dirleton, North Berwick EH39
Website: https://historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/dirleton-castle
GPS coordinates: 56.04580,-2.77838
Latest update: May 12, 2025 02:31
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