The Ramblings and Photos of a recycled teenager!!: Visit to and Review of Dirleton Castle, East Lothian

Dirleton Castle is only a few miles from where I stay but I have only ever visited once before many years ago. In fact it was so long ago, I really don’t have much recollection about it!!

So, on a lovely sunny day recently, and before these heavy rains stopped out heatwave in its tracks, my husband and I took ourselves off to the castle for a visit and what a pleasant surprise it was! After paying our entrance fees (I bought my very first concessionary ticket!!) we walked through the beautiful informal garden to the castle. It has a commanding view of the surrounding East Lothian countryside and has loads of nooks and crannies to explore. It looks quite small from the outside, but it really is bigger than you think and is well worth a visit. You can follow the history of the different families that were in residence right from the 13th century through to the 16th century. It’s an absolutely fascinating place to visit, just steeped in history.

As well as exploring the castle, you can then also have a look at the informal garden and the woodland area, which is all very nice and superbly tended by the gardeners.

There is not a car park at the castle, but there is off-street parking in the village itself, which is only a short walk to the castle entrance. There’s a little gift shop too and you can buy a very reasonably priced souvenir guide to the castle and gardens.

Here are a few photos to whet your appetite - you won't be disappointed if you decide to visit.