- Open
- £13 adult · £6 child
- Dogs in the grounds
- Parking on site
- Charity or trust
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Quick answer
Dunollie Castle is a ruined castle near Oban, Argyll and Bute, managed by Charity or trust. Adult tickets cost £13. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is a car park on site.
Dunollie Castle opening times
- Mon 12 Closed
- Tue 13 10:0016:00
- Wed 14 10:0016:00
- Thu 15 10:0016:00
- Fri 16 10:0016:00
- Today Sat 17 10:0016:00
- Sun 18 10:0016:00
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 season | 17 Mar to 31 Oct | Tue to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | n/a |
Tue–Sun 10:00–16:00, closed Mondays, 17 Mar–end Oct 2026; occasional evening openings. Last recommended entry 15:30 (FAQ says 15:15). Ticket converts to a season pass.
Opening times change with the season and can change at short notice. Check the official site before you travel.
Dunollie Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £13 |
| Concession | £11 |
| Child | £6 |
| Family | £30 |
Getting to Dunollie Castle and parking
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- Address
- PA34 5TT
- Parking
- Car park on site. Visitor car park with accessible spaces; coach parking limited, notify in advance. Corran Halls Carpark, 10-15 minute flat walk
- By train
- Locheilside is 30.5 miles away.
- Public transport
- West Coast Motors hourly service to Ganavan, Monday–Saturday.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Partly- Welcome: in the grounds.
- Not allowed: inside the buildings.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Dogs on lead in outdoor areas including castle ruin and grounds; not in 1745 House Museum, Draper's Shop or Loom Room.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Paths from car park to reception, cafe and museum wheelchair accessible; castle path steep, uneven, slippery, with handrail; not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies.
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Café Yes
- Shop Yes
- Play area Yes
- Guided tours Yes
What to see at Dunollie Castle
- 01
Keep
The main fortified tower of the castle.
- 02
Great hall
The main hall, used for feasts and ceremony.
- 03
Curtain wall
The outer defensive wall around the site.
History of Dunollie Castle
- 686 Irish annals record Dun Ollaigh attacked or burned (again in 698 and 701)
- 1306 John MacDougall defeats Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Dalrigh
- 1644 Castle taken by the Marquis of Argyll
- 1661 Castle handed back to the MacDougalls
- 1746 Family has moved to the 1745 House; castle left to ruin
Photos
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Gordon Hatton · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source -
Gillfoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Castles near Dunollie Castle
All 6 castles in Argyll and ButeFAQs
How much does it cost to visit Dunollie Castle?
Adult tickets cost £13.
Is there a café at Dunollie Castle?
Yes, there is a café on site.
Sources
- Page on api.postcodes.io
- Page on dunollie.org
- Page on dunollie.org
- Page on dunollie.org
- Wikidata
- Page on dunollie.org
- Page on dunollie.org
- Page on portal.historicenvironment.scot
- Page on dunollie.org
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