Dunnottar Castle

Dunnottar Castle

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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 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
Jan 20, 2025
We found a parking spot but noticed it is a really popular place to visit so saw others struggling. There is a walk downhill to the entrance and another walk to the cliffs where the castle is. So I …Full review by sunrise99
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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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Sorry, don't know the answer to this.
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Does the castle have a gift shop yet ?
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When we visited in June there was no gift shop. There was only a kiosk/van at the car park selling snacks.
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Does the castle have a gift shop yet ?
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No, there is no gift shop, just a ticket office with guidebooks available for purchase when you enter. There's also a refreshments hut next to the car park where you can get …
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No, there is no gift shop, just a ticket office with guidebooks available for purchase when you enter. There's also a refreshments hut next to the car park where you can get some food or a hot drink.
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