Viewpoints · Central Scotland
Castle Hill
In or near North Berwick.
Castle Hill is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- North Berwick · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Castle Hill is a named viewpoint in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 56.0574°, -2.7071°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
The Coastal Communities Museum is a volunteer-run museum located in North Berwick, Scotland. It showcases the history, heritage, and culture of East Lothian's coastal communities through various exhibitions and unique artefacts.
From the Wikipedia article
North Berwick Castle was a castle on motte, originating in the 13th-century, east of North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland, just south of the Firth of Forth.
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Background
History
The property belonged to the MacDuff Earls of Fife, who had a ferry between Earlsferry and North Berwick and held the barony of North Berwick. The castle was occupied during 1298 by Bishop Antony Bek. In 1314, the castle was occupied by the troops of the Earl of Pembroke, while in the ownership of the MacDuffs. These troops fled after the battle of Bannockburn in 1314. The castle was probably slighted by James Douglas, Lord of Douglas, the ‘Black Douglas’. The Stewart Earls of Fife held the barony of North Berwick during the reign of Robert II of Scotland. The Lauders built a stone tower with a barmkin here towards the end of the 14th century, but it was abandoned soon after, the stone…
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- Coordinates
- 56.0574, -2.7071
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH39 4LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Phone
- 01620 894313
- Nearest railway station
- North Berwick — 1.5 km
- Opening
- Wednesday – Saturday 11am until 4pm; closed 1 Nov – 31 Mar
Sources
- osm: n3018836406 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: North Berwick Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Hill?
- Castle Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH39 4LE).
- What is Castle Hill?
- Castle Hill is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is North Berwick, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH39 4LE.
- Is Castle Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Castle Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is North Berwick, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH39 4LE.