- Closed for the season
- £8.50 adult · £4 child
- Assistance dogs only
- Parking on site
- Historic Environment Scotland
Quick answer
Edzell Castle is currently closed for the season. Edzell Castle is a ruined castle near Edzell, Angus, 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, about 150 m from the entrance.
Edzell Castle opening times
- Mon 12 Not listed
- Tue 13 Not listed
- Wed 14 Not listed
- Thu 15 Not listed
- Fri 16 Not listed
- Today Sat 17 Not listed
- Sun 18 Not listed
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 1 Apr to 30 Sep | Fri to Sun | 10:00 to 12:30, 13:30 to 16:00 | NaN:NaN |
Fri-Sun 10:00-16:00, 1 Apr-30 Sep, with lunch closure 12:30-13:30; last entry 15 min before closing; closed 1 Oct-31 Mar.
Opening times change with the season and can change at short notice. Check the official site before you travel.
Edzell 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 Edzell Castle and parking
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- Address
- DD9 7UE
- Parking
- Car park on site. Level tarmac car park with one accessible bay; castle about 150m away. About 150 m to the entrance.
- By train
- Laurencekirk is 8.3 miles away.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Assistance dogs only- Pet dogs: not allowed.
- Assistance dogs: welcome.
- Page only says assistance dogs are permitted; lesser value.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Gravel path and grass from car park; ramped visitor centre; cobbled courtyard; 61-step spiral stair with no handrail.
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Visitor centre Yes
What to see at Edzell Castle
- 01
Gardens
Gardens you can walk around.
- 02
Gatehouse
The fortified main entrance.
History of Edzell Castle
- 1358 Lindsays acquire the estate
- 1562 Mary, Queen of Scots visits
- 1580 James VI stays (and again 1589)
- 1604 Walled garden added
- 1715 Sold to Earl of Panmure, who forfeits it the same year
Photos
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When is Edzell Castle open?
In the summer season it opens Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 12:30. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
How much does it cost to visit Edzell Castle?
Adult tickets cost £8.50, and Historic Environment Scotland members go free.
Sources
- Page on api.postcodes.io
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
- Page on portal.historicenvironment.scot
- Wikidata
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
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