Dumbarton Castle

Local nameDumbarton Castle
LocationCity of Edinburgh, UK

Dumbarton Castle has the longest recorded history of any stronghold in Scotland. It sits on a volcanic plug of basalt known as Dumbarton Rock which is 240 feet high and overlooks the Scottish town of Dumbarton.

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Opening hours

1 Apr - 30 Sep:
Daily: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

1 Oct - 31 Mar:
Sat - Wed: 10 am - 4 pm

Last entry 30 min before closing. Monument may close for lunch during winter months.

Closed on Dec 25-26, Jan 1-2.

Admission

Adults: £4.50
Seniors (60+), unemployed: £3.60
Children (5-15): £2.70
Children (under 5): free

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dumbarton_Castle

Official Website http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/propertyoverview.htm?PropID=PL_100

Phone +44 131 6688800

Coordinates 55°56'11.896" N -4°33'47.97" E

Tours and activities: Dumbarton Castle

From Glasgow: Oban, Glencoe & West Highland Castles Day Tour

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