- Open
- £8.50 adult · £4 child
- Assistance dogs only
- No car park on site
- Historic Environment Scotland
Quick answer
Rothesay Castle is a castle near Rothesay, Argyll and Bute, managed by Historic Environment Scotland. Adult tickets cost £8.50, and Historic Environment Scotland members go free. Only assistance dogs are allowed. There is no car park on site.
Rothesay Castle opening times
- Mon 12 10:0016:00
- Tue 13 10:0016:00
- Wed 14 10:0016:00
- Thu 15 Closed
- Fri 16 Closed
- Today Sat 17 10:0016:00
- Sun 18 10:0016:00
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 1 Apr to 30 Sep | Daily | 09:30 to 12:00, 13:00 to 17:00 | NaN:NaN |
| Winter | 1 Oct to 31 Mar | Mon to Wed Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 16:00 10:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 16:00 | 30 min before close |
Closed on 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 27 Dec, 28 Dec, 29 Dec, 30 Dec, 31 Dec, 1 Jan, 2 Jan, 3 Jan, 4 Jan.
1 Apr-30 Sep daily 09:30-17:00; 1 Oct-31 Mar Sat-Wed 10:00-16:00 (closed Thu, Fri); lunch closure 12:00-13:00; last entry 30 min before closing; closed 24 Dec-4 Jan.
Opening times change with the season and can change at short notice. Check the official site before you travel.
Rothesay 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 Rothesay Castle and parking
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- Address
- PA20 0DG
- Parking
- No car park on site. No specific visitor parking; drop-off point at the entrance.
- By train
- Crianlarich is 41.8 miles away.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Assistance dogs only- Pet dogs: not allowed.
- Assistance dogs: welcome.
- Only assistance dogs mentioned; no general dog policy or 'dogs welcome' facility listed.
Accessibility
- Paths and surfaces: Wooden bridge with slight upward slope; grass and paved courtyard; dungeon via 10-rung metal ladder; gatehouse upper level by straight and spiral stairs with uneven steps.
- Accessible toilet: no.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Shop Yes
What to see at Rothesay Castle
- 01
Curtain wall
The outer defensive wall around the site.
- 02
Gatehouse
The fortified main entrance.
- 03
Great hall
The main hall, used for feasts and ceremony.
- 04
Moat
A ditch, wet or dry, around the walls.
- 05
Chapel
A chapel inside the castle.
- 06
Dungeon
Prison cells or a dungeon.
- 07
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
History of Rothesay Castle
- 1230 Norse forces capture the castle after a three-day siege
- 1263 Haakon IV's Norse army retakes the castle
- 1371 Robert Stewart becomes king; Rothesay becomes a royal castle
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When is Rothesay Castle open?
In the summer season it opens every day from 09:30 to 12:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
How much does it cost to visit Rothesay 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
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
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