Welcome to Thirlestane Castle – a magnificent 16th century castle set within the beautiful Lauderdale Estate in the Scottish Borders.Historic home of the …
This is an impressive castle. You can only visit it on a booked tour (unless you book one of their suites at the castle when some of the rooms are used by guests or attend a wedding). We had Hazel. I… Full review by Julie P
Sep 26, 2024
I visited with my mum. A nice welcome from the lady at the parking hut. Gave us a couple of different routes to the castle so we chose a nice walk by the river as we had time before our tour. Our tou… Full review by tracymT4005IZ
Sep 10, 2024
Booked on line for the tour as limited spaces available There is a walk from the bottom car park behind the welcome hut also another car park beside the castle maybe if you have walking problems not… Full review by criticman100
We are staying in the apartments on site, do you have a restaurant at the castle for food?
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There is no restaurant at the castle but there are a couple of very good places to eat in the town of Lauder which is a ten-minute walk from the castle. During our visitor season in …
There is no restaurant at the castle but there are a couple of very good places to eat in the town of Lauder which is a ten-minute walk from the castle. During our visitor season in the summer months there is a tea room at the castle serving light lunches, cakes and refreshments.
I am planning to visit this castle on my way from Melrose to Edinburgh but on the google maps I cannot find exactly where the parking is. Any help is appreciated to programme my sat nav in advance. Thanks
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Hi, We have a large visitor car park within the castle estate. After you drive through the main gate you will approach the ticket hut where our member of staff will then direct you to …
Hi, We have a large visitor car park within the castle estate. After you drive through the main gate you will approach the ticket hut where our member of staff will then direct you to the car park. We open for the 2019 season on 28th April. We will be open every Sunday-Thursday from 10am until 3rd October 2019. Thanks.
Can you purchase tickets for the tour ahead of time? If so, where? Thank you!
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Hi Katie, you can purchase entrance tickets at local VisitScotland iCentres in advance or you can get them on the day at the castle. Unless it is a group booking, you guide …
Hi Katie, you can purchase entrance tickets at local VisitScotland iCentres in advance or you can get them on the day at the castle. Unless it is a group booking, you guide yourself through the castle so there is no need for a tour ticket or to book in advance. Rhona - Thirlestane Castle
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