Tantallon Castle
Mighty red curtain-wall fortress on a cliff facing the Bass Rock
- Scotland
- East Lothian
- 14th century
- Medieval
- hill fortress
Tantallon's great red-sandstone curtain wall cuts off a clifftop promontory above the North Sea, facing the Bass Rock. The last great curtain-wall castle built in Scotland, it was a Douglas stronghold until battered by Cromwell's guns in 1651.
Construction: Mid-14th century (c. 1350)
Frequently asked questions
- When was Tantallon Castle built?
- Tantallon Castle was built mainly in the 14th century. Full construction span: Mid-14th century (c. 1350).
- Where is Tantallon Castle?
- Tantallon Castle is in North Berwick, Scotland (around 56.06°, -2.65°).
- What kind of castle is Tantallon Castle?
- Tantallon Castle is a hilltop fortress in the Medieval style. Mighty red curtain-wall fortress on a cliff facing the Bass Rock.