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The Courtyard and Well, Scottish Borders
The Courtyard and Well

Tantallon Castle

Things to do in The-Lothians Scottish Borders
Historical-Buildings in Scotland

Description: A formidable stronghold set on the cliffs overlooking the Firth of Forth. Was one of the main fortresses of the Douglas Earls of Angus.

Ownership:
Historic Scotland

Situation � OS ref: NT 597850

How to get there:
By car: 3 miles east of North Berwick close to the A198. Signposted and very visible.
By public transport: Regular bus services from North Berwick to Dunbar pass close by.

Seasonal opening details:
Open all Year, but limited opening in Winter (October to March) � closed Thursday and Friday.

Opening Hours:
October to March � 9.30am to 4.30pm
April to September � 9.30am to 6.30pm

Facilities:
Car and bus parking
Shop
Toilets
Picnic Area

Admission:
Adult �4.70, Child �2.35, Concession �3.70.

Contact:
Tel: 01620 892727

Attached attractions:

Additional Information
Green Tourism Bronze Award
4-star Grading

Web link: (where appropriate):
-Historic Scotland

Places to stay nearby:
North Berwick
Dunbar

Local towns and villages:
North Berwick
Dunbar

Across the Courtyard, Scottish Borders
Across the Courtyard
The Doocot, Scottish Borders
The Doocot
N Berwick Law from the Castle Walls, Scottish Borders
N Berwick Law from the Castle Walls
The Bass Rock from Tantallon Castle, Scottish Borders
The Bass Rock from Tantallon Castle

Tantallon Castle, Scotland