Aberdour Castle and Gardens

Aberdour, Fife, KY3 0SL

01383 860 519
 

Overview

Aberdour Castle was built in the 1100s and went on to serve generations of three noble families – including a Regent of Scotland.

The Douglas family left their mark, raising the height of the hall-house to make Aberdour into a more typical tower house castle and adding further ranges of buildings. Explore the impressive complex and its delightful walled garden and terraces.

Historic Scotland

Opening times

There is currently no visitor access to the castle and the grounds due to access restrictions in place as a precautionary measure while we undertake high level masonry inspections.

1 Apr to 30 Sept
Daily, 9.30am to 5.30pm 
Last entry 4.45pm

1 Oct to 31 Mar:
Mon to Thur, 9am to 4pm

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