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Close Reset North Berwick, Tantallon Castle. General view of entrance. Digital image of EL 1190. SC 800159 

Date 1951

Catalogue Number SC 800159

Category On-line Digital Images

Copy of EL 1190

Scope and Content Tantallon Castle, East Lothian, from north-north-east This view from the north-north-east, taken in 1951, shows the inner face of the Mid-Tower, in the middle of the massive curtain wall which protects the landward side of the peninsula on which the castle sits. In the angle between tower and curtain wall is another tower containing the 'Great Turnpike' stair to the upper floors. This castle was a stronghold of the Douglas family, who had stormy relations with the Scottish monarchs. In 1529 it was surrendered to James V, who repaired and strengthened it. It was besieged by General Monk in 1651. It remained a residence until about 1699, and thereafter was used as a quarry. Now in the care of Historic Scotland, it is open to the public. Tantallon Castle stands on a promontory, surrounded on three sides by cliffs 30m high. The fourth side is protected by a massive curtain wall, built in the later 14th century, and altered in the 16th century, and by outer and inner dry ditches with a high inner bank and a low outer one. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.

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