Dirleton Castle & Gardens

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4.6

( 16 reviews )

Art Museums, Botanical Gardens

Closed 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM , 01:30 PM - 04:00 PM See Hours

Parking lot, Dirleton, North Berwick EH39 5ER, United Kingdom +44 1620-850-330

Dirleton Castle & Gardens is an iconic brand that offers a truly immersive historical experience. Located in the picturesque village of Dirleton, this medieval fortress stands as a testament to Scotland's rich heritage. With its ancient ruins and stunning gardens, the castle provides a captivating glimpse into the past. Visitors can explore the 58 ruins and 31 rooms, each holding tales of knights, nobles, and battles. The surrounding area offers a charming setting for a leisurely stroll, with colorful flowers adding to the enchanting ambiance. Whether you are a history enthusiast or simply enjoy exploring beautiful locations, Dirleton Castle & Gardens is a must-visit destination. Immerse yourself in the castle's stories, indulge in the local pub, or grab a helpful guidebook to enhance your experience. Discover the magic of Dirleton Castle & Gardens and create lasting memories in this captivating historical site.

Amenities and More

Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Children
- Good for kids

Reviews

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Jill schweinsberg

March 22, 2024

Recently bought the Historic Scotland membership card and my nephews decided they wanted to visit Dirleton Castle on the bank holiday so that what we done. The ladies in the shop were very friendly and informative which was nice. The grounds and garden are very well kept. Some bits of the Castle were closed off due to needing some restoration but we pretty much had the place to ourselves so the boys loved getting to explore - especially down in the prisoner area. We took lots of photo's and maybe even captured a couple of 'permanent residents' under the stairs...

Rahul avadhani

March 22, 2024

Castle with a beautiful garden. Many areas in the castle are closed for repairing, so I cannot get to all rooms in the castle. Can explore the castle inside, but the garden and grassland are better. Very suitable for walking and enjoying the sunshine and flowers.

Tin ko

March 22, 2024

Beautiful well kept gardens. Good amount of the castle open to explore even with parts closed off. Reception staff were friendly. They do close for between 12.30-1.30 for lunch but someone came and opened the gate for us to leave during that time

Kasey kohn

March 22, 2024

About half the castle if closed for works but this is reflected in the entry price (half price) still plenty to have a wander round and explore and lovely gardens to. We still spent a good hour here and the guy on the entrance couldn't have been nicer. Entry to the actual Castle is by alot of steps atm as South entrance is closed.

Patricia witt

March 22, 2024

We stopped at Dirleton Castle and Gardens for a picnic lunch en route to Edinburgh from Northumberland. Surprisingly splendid ruins and a pretty garden, well worth a minor diversion off the A1. Entry charge was so ridiculously cheap (£3.60) that we felt obliged to make a voluntary donation on top.