- Open
- £4.50 adult · £2.50 child
- Dogs in the grounds
- No car park on site
- Historic Environment Scotland
Quick answer
Dirleton Castle is a ruined castle near Dirleton, East Lothian, managed by Historic Environment Scotland. Adult tickets cost £4.50, and Historic Environment Scotland members go free. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is no car park on site.
Dirleton Castle opening times
- Mon 12 10:0016:00
- Tue 13 10:0016:00
- Wed 14 10:0016:00
- Thu 15 Closed
- Fri 16 Closed
- Today Sat 17 10:0016:00
- Sun 18 10:0016:00
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 1 Apr to 30 Sep | Daily | 09:30 to 17:00 | 16:30 |
| Winter | 1 Oct to 31 Mar | Mon to Wed Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 10:00 to 16:00 | 30 min before close |
Closed on 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 27 Dec, 28 Dec, 29 Dec, 30 Dec, 31 Dec, 1 Jan, 2 Jan, 3 Jan, 4 Jan.
1 Apr-30 Sep daily 09:30-17:00; 1 Oct-31 Mar Sat-Wed 10:00-16:00 (closed Thu, Fri); may close for lunch 12:30-13:30; last entry 30 min before closing; closed 24 Dec-4 Jan.
Opening times change with the season and can change at short notice. Check the official site before you travel.
Dirleton Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £4.50 |
| Concession | £3.50 |
| Child | £2.50 |
| Historic Environment Scotland members | Free |
Getting to Dirleton Castle and parking
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- Address
- EH39 5ER
- Parking
- No car park on site. Small public car park about 100m from the castle; drop-off 10m from site by arrangement (01620 850 330). Coach parking listed. About 100 m to the entrance.
- By train
- Newcraighall is 14.3 miles away.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Partly- Welcome: in the grounds.
- Not allowed: inside the buildings.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Dogs allowed but not in roofed areas; must be on a lead at all times.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Car park 100m along gentle downhill road through a gate; ticket office ramped, level; gardens level with bound gravel paths and lawn; gazebo up 12 steps.
- Accessible toilet: no.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Visitor centre Yes
What to see at Dirleton Castle
- 01
Keep
The main fortified tower of the castle.
- 02
Great hall
The main hall, used for feasts and ceremony.
- 03
Chapel
A chapel inside the castle.
- 04
Dungeon
Prison cells or a dungeon.
- 05
Gardens
Gardens you can walk around.
History of Dirleton Castle
- 1296 Wars of Independence break out; the castle suffers badly.
- 1298 Captured on the orders of Edward I.
- 1356 John Haliburton is lord and rebuilds, adding a tower and great hall.
- c.1510 The Ruthvens acquire the castle.
- 1650 Cromwell's siege leaves it unfit for military use.
- 1993 Victorian west garden reconstructed.
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How much does it cost to visit Dirleton Castle?
Adult tickets cost £4.50, and Historic Environment Scotland members go free.
When is Dirleton Castle open?
In the summer season it opens every day from 09:30 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Sources
- Page on api.postcodes.io
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
- Page on portal.historicenvironment.scot
- Wikidata
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
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