DUNDONALD CASTLE & VISITOR CENTRE
OPENING TIMES: DAILY 10AM-5PM
(Last castle tour at 330pm | Last castle entry at 4pm)
Dundonald Castle is truly one of Scotland’s hidden gems, tucked away in the quiet, rural landscape in South Ayrshire.
The 14th-century hilltop fortified ruin is looked after daily by The Friends of Dundonald Castle SCIO, who also manage the attraction’s Visitor Centre.
One of Scotland’s most unexplored and fascinating outdoor attractions, this heritage treasure was the historic home to Scots King Robert II, grandson of Robert the Bruce. It boasts historical links to the Stewart dynasty, the Wallace family, and the Cochranes, favourites of Charles II.
Experience impressive barrel-vaulted ceilings, enjoy a spectacular coastal view and join the Castle Team for stories and rare finds from the site’s 3500-year-old past. The Castle’s rich history is illustrated for all ages, through initiatives in Education, Archaeology, Events, Exhibitions, Weddings, and tours led by enthusiastic local guides.
FoDC works in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland. This successful partnership allows FoDC to continue to excite people about their heritage, bring life back to the Castle, and deliver a first-class visitor experience for all. Historic Scotland members can use their cards for free entry to Dundonald Castle. A visit to Dundonald Castle is a great family day out, with a place to enjoy locally sourced, healthy food options from our café, a museum and exhibition area, and local play and picnic areas. Our Visitor Centre is fully accessible, has toilet facilities, and is dog-friendly.
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- 750 years of Robert the Bruce, the Stewarts & Dundonald CastleWhen Robert VII de Brus (later known as Robert the Bruce, or Robert I of Scotland) was born on the 11th of July 1274, Dundonald Castle did not exist as …
- Dundonald Castle Achieves TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award 2024We are delighted to announce that we have received TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award for 2024! We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took the time …
- Join our Tour Guide TeamWe are looking for some fantastic new volunteers to join our tour guide team 🏰 If you have a passion for history and would like to meet and share this …
Supported by ARIA: FoDC Visitor Centre Improvements & Expansion Plan 2024
This project aims to improve our visitor and community experience through upgrades in the Visitor Centre and a feasibility study for future expansion.
Thank you to ARIA for their wonderful support.