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Can you see Dunnottar Castle without paying?
Entrance fees at Dunnottar Castle Tickets are available from the kiosk at the castle gates. It is free to walk to the various viewpoints along the cliffs. You don’t have to buy a ticket in order to get those iconic shots of the castle you have seen all over the internet.
How long does it take to go around Dunnottar Castle?
I would allow at least 2 hours to explore the castle. It takes a little while to get to the site and even longer to get back up. You want to allow at least 1-1/2 hours in the site just to see everything. If you only have an hour, you can do it but you’d be rushed and this castle is worth the visit.
Are there toilets at Dunnottar Castle?
Toilets. Located within the Castle grounds and available to visitors of the Castle.
Can you go inside Dunnottar Castle?
Can You Go Inside Dunnottar Castle? Yes! You can enter the castle for a fee as detailed further below.
How many steps does Dunnottar Castle have?
From the car park, the Castle is reached by walking approx. 300m along an earth path to the headland, there are then over 200 concrete steps from the cliff top to the entrance kiosk which is located within the Castle.
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Where is Dunnottar Castle?
Located on the Aberdeenshire coastline near the historic harbour town of Stonehaven, Dunnottar Castle is the perfect day out for friends, families and tour groups. Explore the wider region and discover what Majestic Aberdeenshire has to offer. View our seasonal opening times here.
Is Dunnottar a good place to visit?
Although Dunnottar is increasing in popularity, it isn’t one of the busier Scottish castles. Plus, its size means you can easily get away from the crowds and enjoy its unique location almost on your own. It’s also a perfect stop-off on the Angus Coastal Route, a truly scenic Scottish road trip.
What is the Dunnottar visitor centre proposal?
Our proposal is to create a dedicated, sensitively designed visitor centre adjacent to the existing lodge and car park at Dunnottar.
What happened at Dunnottar Castle?
It was from this 13th century rebuild that the first of many brutal happenings at Dunnottar were recorded. During the Wars of Independence, the English captured the castle, later besieged by William Wallace and his Scottish troops in 1297. The 4,000 English soldiers, loyal to Edward II, found themselves overwhelmed and hid in the church.