Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Dirleton within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Dirleton, coast par. and vil. with ry. sta., N. Haddingtonshire -- par., 9146 ac., pop. 1506; vil., 1½ mile NW. of the ry. sta. and 2½ miles SW. of North Berwick, pop. 343; P.O.; beside the vil. are the ruins of Dirleton Castle, a 12th century stronghold.