Attractions in Dirleton & Things to Do in Dirleton
(and nearby)

Museum of Flight (2 Miles)*
Man's fascination with flight comes to life at this First and Second World War airfield. Here you can explore an aviation collection that is one of the best in the UK.
Tantallon Castle (4 Miles)*
Tantallon Castle is a remarkable fortification, on a promontory, with earthwork defences, and a massive 14th century curtain wall with towers.
Preston Mill (5 Miles)*
Picturesque Preston Mill sits on the River Tyne which still drives the mill's water-wheel. The conical roofed kiln and red pantile roof of these old 18th-century buildings hold a magnetic attraction for artists and photographers.
Myreton Motor Museum (6 Miles)*
Myreton museum houses a large collection of cars , bicycles, motorcycles and commercial vehicles dating from 1899 to the 1970s.
Lennoxlove House (6 Miles)*
Lennoxlove, dating from the 14th century is the home of the Duke of Hamilton, Scotland's premier Duke.
Seton Collegiate Church (8 Miles)*
The transepts and steeple of this lovely building were built by the widow of the Lord Seton, who was killed at Flodden in 1513.
Glenkinchie Distillery (11 Miles)*
Glenkinchie distillery, like so many others, was founded by farmers and is situated in a quiet hollow, surrounded by the fields which supply the barley for malting on site.
Inveresk Lodge Garden (12 Miles)*
This inviting terraced garden in the historic village of Inveresk entices visitors with its colours and perfumes, colourful herbaceous beds, a variety of attractive shrubs and the scent of roses.
Scottish Fisheries Museum (13 Miles)*
The Museum researches and tells the story of the Scottish fishing industry and its people from the earliest times to the present.
Kellie Castle (14 Miles)*
This very fine example of domestic architecture in Lowland Scotland dates from the 14th century and was sympathetically restored by the Lorimer family in the late 19th century.
Crichton Castle (15 Miles)*
Crichton is a large and sophisticated castle with a spectacular Italian-style range.
Kirkcaldy Museum & Art Gallery (16 Miles)*
Kirkcaldy Museum & Art Gallery, set in the town's lovely War Memorial Gardens, houses a collection of fine and decorative arts of local and national importance.
Dynamic Earth (16 Miles)*
Edinburgh's 5 star Our Dynamic Earth invites you on a journey back through space and time 15,000 million years.
Palace of Holyroodhouse (16 Miles)*
The Palace of Holyroodhouse, official residence in Scotland of Her Majesty The Queen, stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur's Seat.
Museum of Edinburgh (16 Miles)*
The Museum of Edinburgh traces the history of the capital from prehistoric times to the present day. It also houses extensive collections of Edinburgh-made silver and glass, Scottish pottery and other decorative objects.
The People's Story (16 Miles)*
Situated in the Canongate Tolbooth this museum was opened in 1989. It tells of the life and work of Edinburgh's ordinary people from the late 18th century to the present day.
Newhaven Heritage Museum (16 Miles)*
Newhaven Heritage Museum is now closed
The Royal Yacht Britannia (16 Miles)*
For over forty years The Royal Yacht Britannia served the Royal Family, travelling over one million miles to become the most famous ship in the world.
Nelson Monument (16 Miles)*
The death of Admiral Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 was felt by many people in Britain to be more than just a public calamity. In Edinburgh it was decided that a monument should be built which would be both ornamental and useful.
Brass Rubbing Centre (17 Miles)*
In the centre you will find a fascinating collection of replicas moulded from ancient Pictish Stones, rare Scottish brasses and medieval church brasses.
Museum of Childhood (17 Miles)*
The Museum of Childhood in Edinburgh is a favourite with adults and children alike - it is a treasure house, crammed full of objects telling of childhood, past and present.
John Knox House (17 Miles)*
John Knox House has been the outstanding building in Edinburgh's historic Netherbow for over five hundred years.
Edinburgh Dungeon (17 Miles)*
The Edinburgh Dungeon invites you to delve into the capital's most blood-curdling history. Live actors, two hair-raising rides, shows and special effects transport you back to those black, bleak times...are you brave enough?
Edinburgh City Art Centre (17 Miles)*
The City Art Centre is home to Edinburgh's fine art collection. Mostly by Scottish artists, the works range in date from the 17th century to the present.
Scottish National Portrait Gallery (17 Miles)*
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery is closed for refurbishment and is due to re-open in 2011.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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