Castles · Central Scotland
Penshiel Tower
Penshiel Tower — castle in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Penshiel Tower is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in East Lothian, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8606°, -2.5740°.
Photo gallery
Place summary
Penshiel Tower is a castle located in central Scotland, postcode TD11. It is a notable example of a Scottish tower house, distinguished by its historical architecture and significance in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.8606, -2.5740
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- TD11 3SN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
Sources
- wikidata: Q7164736 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Penshiel Tower (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Penshiel Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Penshiel Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Whiteadder Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.2 km
Priestlaw Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Gamelshiel Castle
Literary houses · 1.8 km
Gamelshiel Castle
Castles · 1.8 km
Kingside Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Duddy Bank
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Friar's Nose
Vineyards · 2.3 km
Friar's Nose
Archaeological sites · 2.3 km
settlement & field system 950m ESE of Gamelshiel
Vineyards · 2.4 km
Whiteadder
Natural landmarks · 2.5 km
Nearby
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Penshiel Hill
Penshiel Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 428 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Penshiel Hill
Penshiel Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Whiteadder Reservoir
Whiteadder Reservoir — artificial lake in East Lothian, Scotland, UK on the Whiteadder Water; constructed 1964-1968.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Priestlaw Hill
Priestlaw Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 429 m.
📷 5Literary houses · Central Scotland
Gamelshiel Castle
Gamelshiel Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Gamelshiel Castle
Gamelshiel Castle — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Penshiel Tower
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Blinkbonny Wood Campsite
Blinkbonny Wood Campsite — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Thurston Manor Caravan Park
Thurston Manor Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Chesterfield Caravan Park
Chesterfield Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
The Linton
The Linton — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Belhaven Bay Caravan Site
Belhaven Bay Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Dunbar Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Dunbar Camping and Caravanning Club Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Crown & Kitchen
The Crown & Kitchen in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Gardner's Arms Public House, Market Street, Haddington
Gardner's Arms Public House, Market Street, Haddington in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Royal Bar, 15 Market Square, Duns
The Royal Bar, 15 Market Square, Duns in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
More castles in this region
📷 3
📷 2
📷 4
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Achallader Castle
Achallader Castle — castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penshiel Tower?
- Penshiel Tower is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD11 3SN).
- What is Penshiel Tower?
- Penshiel Tower — castle in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Penshiel Tower?
- Drivers can use postcode TD11 3SN.
- Does Penshiel Tower charge admission?
- Penshiel Tower typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Penshiel Tower?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD11 3SN. It sits within the Lothian East parliamentary constituency.