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Tantallon Castle

North Berwick EH39 5PN, Scotland
01620 892 727
4.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Castles
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This is a great castle with some splendit views of the Firth of Forth and North Sea. Great fun for children to let their immagination run wilde.

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Carlisle, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

It's not often my husband says somewhere is good value for money but he was still raving about Tantallon days after we returned from holiday.

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Mersea Island, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

This is a great place to experience an old Scottish castle perched on the cliffs. Pleasant and helpful staff and wonderful views! Loos are also nice and clean!

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prestonpans
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

We had friends from Aus with us and they enjoyed the Castle. The grounds where very clean and well kept. A very nice expierience

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Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania
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Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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Tantallon Castle stands on a cliff that jets out into the North Sea near the Firth of Forth. The views from the castle are unbelievable. There are water views on three sides, and the North Berwick Law on the back side. Straight out from the castle one can view Bass Island, which is covered with nesting birds. If you bring... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Great views great castle a real classic, a fantastic bit of Scottish history

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Edinburgh
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This is a really atmospheric place. Standing proud on the cliff overlooking the Firth of Forth, you are transported back to a time in history where you could be that soldier standing guard on the ramparts. The wind is blowing in your face, the gulls wheeling about your head, it's wild and windy - this is not for the faint-hearted.... More

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Luxemburg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Having been brought up in nearby North Berwick, I used to be a frequent visitor many years ago. It was always good, but it is much improved. Was very clean and the attention to detail in the grounds was very impressive. The staff were fantastic-always someone nearby and bringing the castle alive. My kids (8 / 6 yrs) just loved... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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Firstly can I just say, Ignore that guy from London (beesbeesbees), his arrogant comment that there wasn't much to see is absolute nonsense, what did he expect after all it was Cromwell and his hench. I visited Tantallon last week and was totally blown away by the place, took loads of photos and video. The views from the top are... More

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Diss
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

A once mighty stronghold, now a mighty ruin with some mighty views. This is well worth a visit if you are near North Berwick. Its setting is magnificent and although there isn't so much left of the castle there is still more than enough to see especially from the tops of the castle walls which are open to the public.... More

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