Dunnottar Castle Historic Scotland

Dunnottar Castle

www.dunnottarcastle.co.uk
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(3.4K) · Castle in Stonehaven, United Kingdom
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Dunnottar Castle is a ruined medieval fortress located upon a rocky headland on the northeast coast of Scotland, about 2 miles south of …

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Mar 26, 2025
VERY DISAPPOINTED! Dunnottar Castle closed without warning today. No notice at the top of the three hundred steps you need to walk down to reach the entrance, no reason given, had to ask about refund…Full review by Ann G
Mar 4, 2025
Just trekking from stonehaven along seafront and Dunnottar cliffs till castle. i dont entry but early morning(before open) that allow to use drone so that i took some drone pic that was incredibleFull review by iamface
Jan 31, 2025
Had been snowing over night the actual castle was closed due to the ice but still you could take plenty of photos was striking with the contrasting views of the ocean and the snow.Full review by 587markd
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Dunnottar Castle is a ruined medieval fortress located upon a rocky headland on the north-east coast of Scotland. The surviving building…
spottinghistory.com
An astounding canopy of medieval might, this castle is an impressive ruined fortress perched on a rocky clifftop flanked by the shimmering …
cityseeker.com
Dunnottar Castle (Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Fhoithear, "fort on the shelving slope") is a ruined medieval fortress located upon a rock…
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Owner:Dunecht Estates
Construction completed:c.1400–1600

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What happens if my tickets get cancelled can I still visit the castle
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Suggest you phone, staff very helpful.
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Are dogs allowed?
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Yes, we took our dog in. Must be on a lead at all times though.
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Does the castle have a gift shop yet ?
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I didn’t spot one I’m afraid. My visit was during covid restrictions. There are gift shops in nearby Stonehaven though, I’m sure they’ll have castle related gifts.
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Does the castle have a gift shop yet ?
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Apolgies! I meant to say i did not notice a gift shop.
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