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The World’s 100 Best Castles & Fortresses

Tantallon Castle

North Berwick, United Kingdom

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST CASTLES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 99 2026
Tantallon Castle

Clifftop ruined fortress above the North Sea and Firth of Forth, east of North Berwick, built by William Douglas. Visitors walk the courtyard, climb narrow spiral stairs to the battlements and look out to Bass Rock.

Highlights

  • Curtain wall and battlements
  • Narrow spiral stairs
  • Dungeon and medieval toilet

Good to know

  • Booking online gives a discount
  • Steep narrow stairs, not suitable for mobility problems
  • Free parking, about a 10 minute walk to entrance

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