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Tantallon Castle is a ruined mid-14th-century fortress, located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) east of North Berwick, in East Lothian, Scotland. It sits atop a promontory opposite the Bass Rock, looking out onto the Firth of Forth.
Tantallon Castle is a ruined medieval fortress near North Berwick, East Lothian. Learn about its history, book tickets, plan your visit and find out about access and prices.
Tantallon Castle was a stronghold of the Douglas family and a target of royal sieges. Explore its towers, pit prison and artefacts with an Explorer Pass.
- North Berwick, EH39 5PN, East Lothian
Tantallon Castle was built by William Douglas in the 1300s and besieged by three Scottish kings and Oliver Cromwell. Learn about its history, architecture and archaeology at this Historic Environment Scotland site.
Explore the last of the grand medieval castles in Scotland, set on a cliff edge with stunning views. Learn about its history, architecture, sieges and film appearances.
Apr 5, 2018 · One of the most dramatic and imposing of Scottish strongholds, Tantallon Castle was the mighty fortress of the powerful Red Douglas Earls of Angus, cutting off a cliff-top promontory with a huge wall, massive towers and a deep ditch, but finally attacked and partially destroyed in a siege of 1651.
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Apr 15, 2021 · Tantallon Castle was the imposing medieval stronghold of the influential Douglas Earls of Angus for around three centuries, and was the last truly great castle built in Scotland. It sits atop a promontory opposite the Bass Rock, looking out onto the Firth of Forth.
