- Open
- £8.50 adult · £4 child
- Assistance dogs only
- Parking on site
- Historic Environment Scotland
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Quick answer
Dumbarton Castle is a ruined castle near Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, managed by Historic Environment Scotland. Adult tickets cost £8.50, and Historic Environment Scotland members go free. Only assistance dogs are allowed. There is a car park on site.
Dumbarton Castle opening times
- Mon 12 10:0016:00
- Tue 13 10:0016:00
- Today Wed 14 10:0016:00
- Thu 15 Closed
- Fri 16 Closed
- Sat 17 10:0016:00
- Sun 18 10:0016:00
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer (1 April to 30 September) | 1 Apr to 30 Sep | Daily | 09:30 to 17:00 | 16:15 |
| Winter (1 October to 31 March, current season) | 1 Oct to 31 Mar | Mon to Wed Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 10:00 to 16:00 | 45 min before close |
Closed on 1 Jan, 2 Jan, 3 Jan, 4 Jan, 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 27 Dec, 28 Dec, 29 Dec, 30 Dec, 31 Dec.
Closed Thursdays and Fridays Oct-Mar, and 24 Dec-4 Jan. NOTICE: outdoor areas closed 13-14 Oct 2026 due to high winds (exhibition room open, free).
Dumbarton Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | Online | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £7.50 | £8.50 |
| Concession | £6 | £6.80 |
| Child | £3.50 | £4 |
| Historic Environment Scotland members | Free | Free |
Getting to Dumbarton Castle and parking
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- Address
- G82 1JJ
- Parking
- Car park on site. Public parking at the end of Castle Road; limited; unsuitable for large vehicles; no marked accessible spaces.
- By train
- Larbert is 29 miles away.
- Public transport
- Buses to Dumbarton from Glasgow, Helensburgh and Balloch; castle about 1 mile from Dumbarton High Street stop. Dumbarton East station 0.7 miles.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Assistance dogs only- Pet dogs: not allowed.
- Assistance dogs: welcome.
- No dogs except assistance dogs.
Accessibility
Not step-free- Step-free: no step-free access.
- Paths and surfaces: Very large, steep, rocky site; 40 steps to the shop and exhibition; all areas via narrow, often historic stairways; exposed and windy.
- Accessible toilet: no.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Visitor centre Yes
What to see at Dumbarton Castle
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Views
Notable views from the site.
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Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
History of Dumbarton Castle
- c.1220 Alexander II builds the medieval castle
- 1296 Captured by Edward I of England
- 1571 Taken in a night raid by Captain Thomas Crawford
Photos
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Rosser1954 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Castles near Dumbarton Castle
All 20 castles in ScotlandFAQs
How much does it cost to visit Dumbarton Castle?
Adult tickets cost £8.50, and Historic Environment Scotland members go free.
When is Dumbarton Castle open?
In the summer (1 april to 30 september) season it opens every day from 09:30 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Where do you park at Dumbarton Castle?
There is a car park on site.
Sources
- Page on api.postcodes.io
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
- Page on portal.historicenvironment.scot
- Wikidata
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
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