The Castles
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Getting here
55.86919, -2.74958
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Raven, Wren, Woodpigeon +90 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Raven, Wren, Woodpigeon +90 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Seasonal nature
Moderate match
Plants — Lousewort · last seen 2021; Plants — Lousewort · last seen 2021
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Core PathsWalking route
East Lothian Core Path Network
🚴Cycling
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN National Route 196Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route4.4 km
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Capital TrailMountain bike route
Wildlife to spot
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