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Today [25/04/2025] is #CommunityTourismDay25 – and we’re proud to be part of it! At Dundonald Castle, community isn’t just part of the story—it is the story. From 3,500 years of …

In 2021, we achieved something truly special – the successful community asset transfer of Dundonald Castle Visitor Centre! Now proudly owned and managed by Friends of Dundonald Castle (SC031541), the …

Visitors to the historic Dundonald Castle in Ayrshire can now enjoy improved access, thanks to the installation of a brand-new footbridge generously donated and delivered by Story Contracting in collaboration …

Friends of Dundonald Castle SCIO (SC031541) is delighted to announce its remarkable success at the prestigious National Scottish Thistle Awards, held last week. The organisation proudly took home the ‘Celebrating …

Friends of Dundonald Castle SCIO Wins Prestigious Award at West of Scotland Regional Thistle Awards Dundonald, South Ayrshire – 20/09/2024 – Friends of Dundonald Castle SCIO (SC031541) is delighted to …

When 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 …

We 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 …

We 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 …

1488-1589 by Gwen Sinclair Following the archeological studies of the 80s and 90s1, we have now reached the period between 1449-1589 in our Year of Stories- which begins around the …

1449-1488 By Gwen Sinclair Referencing the archeological studies of the 80s and 90s1, our Chronicles of Castle Hill have now reached the period between 1449-1589. This chapter covers the earlier …

1406-1449 by Gwen Sinclair Referencing the archeological studies which took place at Dundonald Castle in the 1980s and 90s1, The Chronicles of Castle Hill continues as we explore the story …

1371-1406 By Gwen Sinclair  Referencing the archeological studies of the 1980s and 90s1 (1371-1406): the start of this period, around the time of the unexpected coronation of the first Stewart …

1300-1371 By Gwen Sinclair As far as archaeology goes for chapter 6 part two of the Chronicles of Castle Hill, it is a period when little is known about what …

1300-1371 by Gwen Sinclair As the Chronicles of Castle Hill continue, referencing the archaeological studies of the 11980s and 90s, evidence suggests this chapter opens with Castle Hill, together with …

After a few years break, we are excited to announce that we are going to be carrying out more castle excavations from Fri 23rd-Fri 30th of September this year! We are …