- Open
- £9.45 adult · £6.30 child
- Dogs in the grounds
- Parking on site
- Historic Environment Scotland
Quick answer
Dundonald Castle is a castle near Dundonald, South Ayrshire, managed by Historic Environment Scotland. Adult tickets cost £9.45, and Historic Environment Scotland members go free. Dogs are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is a car park on site, about 150 m from the entrance.
Dundonald Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £9.45 |
| Concession | £8.40 |
| Child | £6.30 |
| Family | £21 |
| Historic Environment Scotland members | Free |
Getting to Dundonald Castle and parking
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- Address
- KA2 9HD
- Parking
- Car park on site. Small level tarmac car park next to the visitor centre with dropped kerb, no marked accessible spaces; fills quickly. Coach parking listed. About 150 m to the entrance. Park safely in the village and walk up.
- By train
- Armadale is 41 miles away.
- Public transport
- Stagecoach buses 24, 10 and 21 from Ayr, Prestwick, Troon, Irvine and Kilmarnock stop nearby.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Partly- Welcome: in the grounds.
- Not allowed: inside the buildings.
- HES: dogs welcome in outdoor areas; assistance dogs allowed in roofed areas. FoDC says the Visitor Centre is dog-friendly (castle interior not stated).
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Steep tarmac anti-slip path 120m then 30m level gravel; visitor centre step-free (FoDC: 'fully accessible'); castle ground floor level, first floor via 15 steep steps without handrail, second floor via 38-step spiral stair.
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Café Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Visitor centre Yes
- Guided tours Yes
What to see at Dundonald Castle
- 01
Gatehouse
The fortified main entrance.
- 02
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
- 03
Views
Notable views from the site.
History of Dundonald Castle
- c.1260 Stone castle with two twin-towered gatehouses replaces it
- c.1371 Robert II builds the present tower house
- 1390 Robert II dies at Dundonald
- c.1590 Ceases to be a noble residence as the Wallaces move to Auchans (1590s)
- 2021 Community asset transfer of the visitor centre to Friends of Dundonald Castle
Photos
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Castles near Dundonald Castle
All 31 castles in ScotlandFAQs
How much does it cost to visit Dundonald Castle?
Adult tickets cost £9.45, and Historic Environment Scotland members go free.
Is there a café at Dundonald Castle?
Yes, there is a café on site.
Sources
- Page on api.postcodes.io
- Page on dundonaldcastle.org.uk
- Page on dundonaldcastle.org.uk
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
- Page on fareharbor.com
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
- Page on dundonaldcastle.org.uk
- Page on portal.historicenvironment.scot
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
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