Tantallon Castle

Tantallon Castle
North Berwick, United Kingdom (GB)
Tantallon Castle is a ruined mid-14th-century fortress, located 5 kilometers east of North Berwick, in East Lothian, Scotland. Tantallon was built in the mid 14th century by William Douglas, 1st Earl of Douglas. It was passed to his illegitimate son, George Douglas, later created Earl of Angus, and despite several sieges, it remained the property of his descendants for much of its history. Tantallon saw action in the First Bishops' War in 1639, and again during Oliver Cromwell's invasion of Scotland in 1651.

Also seen HERE at Virtual Globetrotting.
Tantallon Castle is a ruined mid-14th-century fortress, located 5 kilometers east of North Berwick, in East Lothian, Scotland. Tantallon was built in the mid 14th century by William Douglas, 1st Earl of Douglas. It was passed to his illegitimate son, George Douglas, later created Earl of Angus, and despite several sieges, it remained the property of his descendants for much of its history. Tantallon saw action in the First Bishops' War in 1639, and again during Oliver Cromwell's invasion of Scotland in 1651.

Also seen HERE at Virtual Globetrotting.
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Links: en.wikipedia.org, www.historicenvironment.scot, www.maybole.org
By: jbottero

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