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Dunvegan Castle

Highland, Scotland

Castle in Duirinish, Highland, Scotland, UK

Opening Open daily 1 April - 15 October, 10am – 5.30pm (last entry 5pm). All areas to be vacated by 5.45pm.

Price Castle & Gardens: Adult £17.50, Child (5-15yrs) £12.00, Students/Seniors (65yrs+) £15.00, Groups (min. 10) £15.00, British Armed Forces Personnel & Veterans with valid ID cards £15.00, Family ticket (2 adults, 4 children) £45.00, Cruise ships using pontoon facilities £31.00. Gardens Only: Adult £15.50, Child £10.00, Students/Seniors £13.00, Groups (min. 10) £13.00. Loch Dunvegan Seal Trips (with castle or garden ticket): Adult £14.00, Child £10.50, Seniors/Students/Groups £12.50, Infants under 5yrs FREE.

Typical visit Not provided yet

Age fit Children welcome. Castle key hunt, activities, Wild Wood Trail, playground, seal trips free for children under 5yrs. Pushchairs and baby backpack carriers are not permitted inside the castle. All children under the age of 12 must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Setting indoor/outdoor

The experience

About this day out

Dunvegan Castle & Gardens is a historic fortress and garden attraction open daily from 1 April to 15 October. The castle offers guided and self-guided tours, while the gardens include a Wild Wood Trail and playground. Seal trips depart from the jetty below the castle between 1 April and 30 September.

When to go

Opening calendar

Open daily 1 April - 15 October, 10am – 5.30pm (last entry 5pm). All areas to be vacated by 5.45pm.

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: Castle & Gardens: Adult £17.50, Child (5-15yrs) £12.00, Students/Seniors (65yrs+) £15.00, Groups (min. 10) £15.00, British Armed Forces Personnel & Veterans with valid ID cards £15.00, Family ticket (2 adults, 4 children) £45.00, Cruise ships using pontoon facilities £31.00. Gardens Only: Adult £15.50, Child £10.00, Students/Seniors £13.00, Groups (min. 10) £13.00. Loch Dunvegan Seal Trips (with castle or garden ticket): Adult £14.00, Child £10.50, Seniors/Students/Groups £12.50, Infants under 5yrs FREE.

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

Car park toiletsMacLeod Tables CafeGift ShopCastle ShopSt Kilda ShopBaby changing facilities

Accessibility: There is level access to the castle gardens from dedicated parking bays. Some garden paths are steep. Mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs can be used in the gardens. There is no step-free access inside the castle. A temporary ramp can be installed on request at the entrance hall. The main castle route is on the first floor via 12 steps. An armchair visit can be provided. The MacLeod Tables Cafe is wheelchair accessible via a ramp. The Gift Shop is accessible via a temporary ramp on request. Hearing impaired visitors: subtitled film and hearing aid induction loop in video room. Vision impaired: Braille information currently unavailable. Accessible toilets are located in the car park toilets and the MacLeod Tables Cafe. Registered assistance dogs are permitted in all public areas of the castle and gardens.
Parking: Free parking is available to visitors during our open season. There are dedicated parking bays for coaches and minibuses. All RVs and campervans must park in the overflow car park at the rear. No overnight parking is permitted.
Dogs: Dogs are welcome in the castle gardens, but they must be kept on a lead at all times and please clean up any mess. Only assistance dogs are permitted inside the castle.

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