Built / Designed For: John de Vaux

House & Family History: Edward I laid siege to the castle in 1298. James IV visited Dirleton in September of 1505.

House Replaced By: In the 17th century John Nisbet built a new country house on the nearby Archerfield Estate.

Garden & Outbuildings: The renowned gardens were first created in the 16th century. According to "The Guinness Book of Records," Dirleton has, at 705 feet, the world's longest herbaceous border.

House Listed: Category A

Park Listed: Listed as a Garden & Designed Landscape

Past Seat / Home of: John de Vaux, 13th century. Sir Walter de Haliburton, 1st Lord Haliburton of Dirleton, until circa 1446; John Haliburton, 2nd Lord Haliburton of Dirleton, circa 1446-53; Patrick Haliburton, 3rd Lord Haliburton of Dirleton, circa 1453-59; George Haliburton, 4th Lord Haliburton of Dirleton, circa 1459-92; James Haliburton, 5th Lord Haliburton of Dirleton, circa 1492-1502; Patrick Haliburton, 6th Lord Haliburton of Dirleton, circa 1502-06. Ruthven family, 16th century. John Nisbet, Lord Dirleton, 17th century; Nisbet family owned the estate until 1923.

Current Ownership Type: Historic Environment Scotland

Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction

Ownership Details: The estate is under the guardianship of Historic Scotland.

House Open to Public: Yes

Phone: 01620-850-330

Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot

Historic Houses Member: No