• Constructed by the Ruthvens after they acquired the castle around 1515, the Ruthven Lodging represents the final stage of building at Dirleton.
  • During the English revolution in the castle Dirleton was hiding a gang of looters, and so Oliver Cromwell had to take the castle under siege.
  • The village of Dirleton is dominated by the imposing remains of Dirleton Castle, which dates from the 12th century.
  • The Dirleton Castle is a fascinating place to visit. Below is my guide to help you plan your visit with map, tips and photos.
  • Dirleton Castle is a magnificent ruin, dating back to the 13th century, and comprising of several periods of work.
  • Standing on a rock in picturesque grounds, Dirleton Castle consists of towers and ranges of buildings around a courtyard, which was once surrounded by a wide ditch.
  • Dirleton Castle, which dates from the 13th century, is located in the pretty village of Dirleton in East Lothian.
  • Read a brief history of Dirleton Castle, besieged and badly damaged by Cromwell but now famous for the glorious Dirleton Castle gardens.
  • We used to visit Dirleton Castle with our young kids. This was the first time I had been back in a while - this time with my grown-up daughter.