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Tantallon (pronounced 'tan-TAL-en') is an exurban community in Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada. It extends from about two kilometers south of Trunk 3, along Route 333, just north of Ballfield Road, for roughly three kilometres along Route 333, to just south of Longards road, and includes Whynachts Point and Sheeps Head Island.
Tantallon Castle is a ruined mid-14th-century fortress, located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) east of North Berwick, in East Lothian, Scotland. It sits atop a promontory opposite the Bass Rock, looking out onto the Firth of Forth.
Jun 30, 2023 · CBC News has constructed a timeline of how the first few hours of the wildfire unfolded. The fire led to evacuation orders for about 16,400 residents — stretching from Upper Tantallon to ...
Dec 29, 2023 · The investigation into a wildfire that destroyed dozens of homes and led to millions of dollars in damage in the Halifax area has determined there is no criminality in the cause of the blaze.
Jun 16, 2023 · Then came the Upper Tantallon wildfire that began on May 28 in the neighbourhood located off Hammonds Plains Road — roughly 25 kilometres outside Halifax. Officials have said more than 200...
Read a brief history of Tantallon Castle, including details of its medieval architecture and sieges of Tantallon by James IV, James V and Oliver Cromwell.
Ascend Tantallon’s towers for spectacular views of the Bass Rock and to watch gannets plunge into the North Sea. Then descend into the depths of a particularly grim pit prison. The castle was home to the powerful Red Douglas dynasty, which often clashed with the Crown.
Get an overview of Tantallon Castle in Edinburgh and the Lothians, from its life as home of the Red Douglas dynasty to what to see and do at Tantallon Castle. Contact us today for more information.
Climb to the battlements of the last of the grand medieval castles and marvel at its scale. Set high on a cliff edge and featuring a massive red sandstone curtain wall, Tantallon Castle was home to the Red Douglas dynasty.
Tantallon Castle is the home of the mighty Red Douglases - a superb attraction for history buffs. Read about Tantallon Caste's history and things to do here.
