Dundonald Castle And Visitor Centre

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4.5

( 16 reviews )

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Closed 10:30 AM - 03:30 PM See Hours

Winehouse Yett, Dundonald, Kilmarnock KA2 9HD, United Kingdom +44 1563-851-489

Dundonald Castle and Visitor Centre is a renowned destination in the historical town of Dundonald. The brand prides itself on providing a unique and immersive experience for visitors, allowing them to delve into the rich Scottish history that surrounds the castle. With its picturesque location and stunning architecture, Dundonald Castle offers a captivating glimpse into the past. The Visitor Centre complements the castle's charm by providing informative exhibits and knowledgeable staff, ensuring that guests have a meaningful and educational visit. From guided tours to the opportunity to explore at one's own pace, the brand aims to cater to the diverse interests and preferences of its visitors. Dundonald Castle and Visitor Centre is dedicated to preserving and sharing Scotland's heritage, making it a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and tourists alike.

Amenities and More

Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Children
- Good for kids

Reviews

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Hector r orlandi

March 22, 2024

At the moment the castle is undergoing repairs to make it safe for the future but it was still a good tour and the tour guide was knowledgeable and was a good laugh to boot. Nice cafe and gift shop in one place with a small but interesting museum to one side. Great views from the top of the castle over the village. A worth while walk up the steep but winding path.

Bliss gifford

March 22, 2024

Received a very friendly welcome from the two ladies in the visitor centre/ cafe. I'm a support worker and had taken one of the people I support to view the castle. We purchased our tickets for the guided tour of the castle. This is the only way to see inside of the building. We had 25 minutes to wait for the tour, so we had warm drinks before it started. As you can imagine, it's a steep incline to the castle, so keep this in mind. We were greeted by our guide and taken around the inside of the castle. Some parts that are usually open to the public were not due to ongoing safety work. Our guide gave us a complete history of the castle, its origins, and owners / occupiers. The tour lasts about 1 hour.

Cody eddy

March 22, 2024

Dundonald Castle is a 14th century hilltop fortified ruin in Scotland, with links to Stewart history. I visited the castle and its visitor centre in June and had a brilliant guided tour - the tour guide knew loads and made the tour really interesting. Lots of interesting things to read and models to look at in the visitor centre. Highly recommended booking in advance and getting there at least 10 minutes in advance. There's a cafe on site but we didn't have time to stop for food and drink. Loos and a shop also on site. What a great place to visit.

Brooke bower

March 22, 2024

Dundonald Castle is a few miles south of Kilmarnock and is well worth a visit. The guide, John, is very knowledgeable and the tour is very interesting. On site there is a nice café with a good selection of reasonably priced food and drinks.

Pd wilks

March 22, 2024

Castle is a great place to visit. Views are outstanding on a clear day. Walked the smugglers way. Did not try the cafe, but the dogs did use the bowls. Will be back and try the food next time

Laurence tang

March 22, 2024

Went back here recently after visiting as a child. Very happy memories with my father who recently passed here and I just had to see it again. Very impressive castle. Not just ruins but a proper Scottish castle on a hill. Love it. Walk up to it can be a bit steep if you’re disabled but worth it. Nice coffee shop at the bottom and free parking. Worth the visit

Patrick psaila

March 22, 2024

We walked up the hill and had a look around the outside. It was a bit of a trek for small legs. But the views from around the back of the castle were breathtaking. A castle steeped in history, and they are doing some work up there at the moment but worth a visit

Farin

March 22, 2024

Such a beautiful walk and we had the best day for it! Wanted somewhere nice to wear out the puppy and drove past Dundonald. Such a beautiful and colourful walk, so many bold and vibrant colours and lovely to hear and see so much wildlife. Walked down to the fishing waters and back round and that was just over 5k.