- Open
- £13.50 adult · £6.25 child
- Dogs welcome, including inside
- Parking on site, free
- Private owner
Quick answer
Dunnottar Castle is a ruined castle near Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, in private ownership. Adult tickets cost £13.50. Dogs are welcome on a lead, including inside. There is a free car park on site, about 300 m from the entrance.
Dunnottar Castle opening times
- Mon 12 10:0017:00
- Tue 13 10:0017:00
- Today Wed 14 10:0017:00
- Thu 15 10:0017:00
- Fri 16 10:0017:00
- Sat 17 10:0017:00
- Sun 18 10:0017:00
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 1 Apr to 30 Sep | Daily | 09:00 to 18:00 | 17:00 |
| Early October | 1 Oct to 24 Oct | Daily | 10:00 to 17:00 | 16:00 |
| Winter 2026-27 | 25 Oct to 31 Jan | Daily | 10:00 to 15:00 | 14:00 |
| February | 1 Feb to 28 Feb | Daily | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:00 |
| March | 1 Mar to 31 Mar | Daily | 10:00 to 17:00 | 16:00 |
Closed on 1 Jan, 2 Jan, 16 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec.
May close at short notice in high winds, snow or ice (site banner on 2026-10-13 said closed due to high winds). Closed 16, 25 and 26 December 2026 and 1-2 January 2027. Card payments only.
Dunnottar Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £13.50 |
| Concession | £12 |
| Student | £12 |
| Child | £6.25 |
| Family | £36 |
Getting to Dunnottar Castle and parking
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- Address
- AB39 2TL
- Parking
- Car park on site, free. Free, small car park for castle patrons; two Blue Badge spaces. About 300 m to the entrance. Walk the coastal path from Stonehaven harbour.
- By train
- Stonehaven is 1.8 miles away.
- Public transport
- Buses X7 and 107 from Aberdeen stop on the A92, a short walk from the castle car park.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Yes- Welcome: in the grounds and inside.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Dogs welcome on a short lead at all times; steep cliff drops.
Accessibility
Not step-free- Step-free: no step-free access.
- Paths and surfaces: 300 m earth path to the clifftop, then 180 concrete steps, 40 m earth path and 38 uneven steps to the entrance, plus 65 more steps inside; cobbles, earth and grass.
- Accessible toilet: no.
- Changing Places toilet: no.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Café Yes
- Picnic area Yes
What to see at Dunnottar Castle
- 01
Keep
The main fortified tower of the castle.
- 02
Chapel
A chapel inside the castle.
- 03
Views
Notable views from the site.
History of Dunnottar Castle
- 900 King Donald II killed at Dunnottar by Viking raiders
- 1276 Bishop William Wishart consecrates a stone chapel
- 1297 William Wallace retakes the English-held garrison
- 1336 English forces seize the castle again
- 1392 Sir William Keith builds the stone keep
- 1562 First visit by Mary Queen of Scots
- 1651 Castle safeguards the Honours of Scotland from Cromwell's army (1651-52)
Photos
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How much does it cost to visit Dunnottar Castle?
Adult tickets cost £13.50.
Where do you park at Dunnottar Castle?
There is a free car park on site, about 300 m from the entrance. Walk the coastal path from Stonehaven harbour.
When is Dunnottar Castle open?
In the summer season it opens every day from 09:00 to 18:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Can you take a dog to Dunnottar Castle?
Dogs are welcome on a lead, including inside.
Sources
- Page on api.postcodes.io
- Page on dunnottarcastle.co.uk
- Page on dunnottarcastle.co.uk
- Page on dunnottarcastle.co.uk
- Wikidata
- Page on dunnottarcastle.co.uk
- Page on dunnottarcastle.co.uk
- Page on dunnottarcastle.co.uk
- Page on dunnottarcastle.co.uk
- Page on dunnottarcastle.co.uk
- Page on portal.historicenvironment.scot
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