- Open
- £8.50 adult · £4 child
- Dogs in the grounds
- Parking on site
- Historic Environment Scotland
Quick answer
Tantallon Castle is a castle near North Berwick, East Lothian, managed by Historic Environment Scotland. Adult tickets cost £8.50, and Historic Environment Scotland members go free. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is a car park on site, about 250 m from the entrance.
Tantallon Castle opening times
- Mon 12 10:0016:00
- Tue 13 10:0016:00
- Wed 14 10:0016:00
- Today Thu 15 10:0016:00
- Fri 16 10:0016:00
- 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 | 16:15 |
| Winter | 1 Oct to 31 Mar | Daily | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:15 |
Closed on 24 Dec, 26 Dec, 1 Jan, 2 Jan.
Published closures are 24 & 26 Dec, 1 & 2 Jan (25 Dec not listed). One-off closure 15-16 Oct 2026.
Tantallon Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | Online | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £7.50 | £8.50 |
| Concession | £6 | £6.80 |
| Child | £3.50 | £4 |
| Historic Environment Scotland members | Free | Free |
Getting to Tantallon Castle and parking
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- Address
- EH39 5PN
- Parking
- Car park on site. About 250 m to the entrance. Larger car park about 400m from visitor centre; two accessible spaces in small car park
- By train
- Newcraighall is 19 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.
- Facilities list says dogs welcome in outdoor areas
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: 250m gravel and gently sloping grass path (max 1:10), two timber bridges, some cobbles
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Baby changing Yes
- Visitor centre Yes
What to see at Tantallon Castle
- 01
Curtain wall
The outer defensive wall around the site.
- 02
Views
Notable views from the site.
- 03
Moat
A ditch, wet or dry, around the walls.
History of Tantallon Castle
- 1358 William made Earl of Douglas
- c.1380 Douglases split; castle goes to the Red Douglases
- 1491 Besieged by James IV
- 1528 Besieged by James V
- 1651 Besieged by Cromwell and then abandoned
- 2013 Excavations 2013-14
Photos
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Castles near Tantallon Castle
All 31 castles in ScotlandFAQs
How much does it cost to visit Tantallon Castle?
Adult tickets cost £8.50, and Historic Environment Scotland members go free.
When is Tantallon 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.
Where do you park at Tantallon Castle?
There is a car park on site, about 250 m from the entrance. Larger car park about 400m from visitor centre; two accessible spaces in small car park.
Can you take a dog to Tantallon Castle?
Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside.
Sources
- Page on api.postcodes.io
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
- Page on portal.historicenvironment.scot
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
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