Thirlestane Castle Guided tours are available from April-October. Scroll down to select your preferred date and time and book your tickets.

Small groups of guests are taken on a journey by our experienced guides who share their vast knowledge in an engaging and entertaining style. They take the upmost pride in ensuring each tour has a personal touch and invite guests to join them for a complimentary hot refreshment and a Scottish treat to complete the memorable experience. 

Discover fascinating collections and connections to famous historic figures, including the connection to Bonnie Prince Charlie and Mary Queen of Scots.  

Explore the splendid State Rooms with their exquisite 17^th century Dunsterfield gold-gilded ceilings and one of the most extensive family collections of portraits and busts in Scotland. 

Guided Tours are approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes long and you can see our accessibility statement here.

Please note that there is no tearoom at Thirlestane Castle, however there are several delicious eateries located in the town of Lauder located just a 10 minute walk from Thirlestane. A Guided Tour ticket includes access to the grounds and castle walks. 

Don’t forget to pick up a ‘wee mindin’ of your time here at Thirlestane from our small castle gift shop.

Occasionally, we close for private events. For further information or to check the dates that the castle is closed this season, please take a look at this page - www.thirlestanecastle.co.uk/castle-closed-dates/.

Thirlestane Castle is a charitable Trust and it relies on the generosity of its visitors to help safeguard its future.  Please do consider purchasing a gift aid ticket because it makes all the difference.