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Castle Hill, East Links

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Castle Hill, East Links is one of 15 castles the Albion Guide lists in East Lothian. Other castles nearby include Tantallon Castle, Waughton Castle and Bass Castle, Bass Rock. For arrivals by rail, North Berwick Station is 1.5 km to the west.

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More places to visit near Castle Hill, East Links

Photo of North Berwick Milsey Bay, a beach in East Lothian, central Scotland.Highlight

North Berwick Milsey Bay

Beach near North Berwick

A family-friendly town beach at North Berwick with a boating pond and views to the Bass Rock.

0.3 km NW

Photo of Scottish Seabird Centre, a visitor attraction near North Berwick, East Lothian, central Scotland.Highlight

Scottish Seabird Centre

Attraction near North Berwick

A five-star wildlife centre on North Berwick harbour with live cameras trained on the Bass Rock and boat trips to the islands.

0.8 km NW

Photo: North Berwick Law, a 187m hill in East Lothian, central Scotland.Highlight

North Berwick Law

Marilyn near North Berwick

Conical hill with whalebone arch summit.

1 km SW

Photo of Tantallon Castle, a ruined castle near Whitekirk, East Lothian, central Scotland.Iconic

Tantallon Castle

Castle near Whitekirk

Red cliff-edge fortress facing Bass Rock.

3.5 km E

Photo of Seacliff Beach, a beach near Whitekirk, East Lothian, central Scotland.Highlight

Seacliff Beach

Beach near Whitekirk

A quiet sandy beach east of North Berwick with views to Tantallon Castle and the Bass Rock, and Britain's smallest harbour.

4.4 km E

Photo of Bass Rock, an island in East Lothian, central Scotland.Iconic

Bass Rock

Island near North Berwick

Volcanic plug off North Berwick, white with one of the world's largest northern gannet colonies, plus a ruined castle-prison and a lighthouse

4.6 km NE