Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Tantallon Castle
In or near North Berwick.
Tantallon Castle — a archaeological site in scotland central.
Richard West — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- North Berwick · 5.1 km
About
Tantallon Castle is a named archaeological site in scotland central, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Tantallon Castle is an archaeological site located in central Scotland. This 14th-century fortress is notable for its dramatic cliff-top position overlooking the Firth of Forth. The castle, once a stronghold of the Douglas family, features impressive stone walls and remains of its towers. It is a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its historical significance and architectural features.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0500, -2.6500
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH39 5PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- North Berwick — 5.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2636254 (CC BY 4.0)
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Seacliff
Beaches · 1.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tantallon Castle?
- Tantallon Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH39 5PW).
- What is Tantallon Castle?
- Tantallon Castle — a archaeological site in scotland central.
- How do I get to Tantallon Castle?
- The nearest railway station is North Berwick, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH39 5PW.
- How do I get to Tantallon Castle?
- The nearest railway station is North Berwick, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH39 5PW.