Bothwell Castle

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Admission

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There is no access to the Donjon or the Great Hall. Prices have been reduced while this is in place. 

Ticket categories Reduced admission price Full admission price
Adult (16-64yrs) £3.80 £7.50
Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) £3.00 £6.00
Child (7-15yrs) £2.30 £4.50
Family (1 adult, 2 children) £7.50 £15.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children) £11.00 £21.50
Family (2 adults, 3 children) £13.00 £25.50

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Concession price: this applies if you can show proof that you’re aged 65+ or unemployed. Please note this does not apply to students.

Admission prices are subject to change.

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  • Historic Scotland members get free entry to our sites. You must show your valid membership on arrival. 
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  • English Heritage, Manx and Cadw members get half price entry in your first year and free entry for renewal and life members. 
  • Carers who accompany visitors with disabilities receive free entry. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry. Tickets are limited to two carers per transaction.
  • Have a Young Scot card? Pay just £1 to visit the site. You must show your valid Young Scot card on arrival (children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult).  

Opening times

1 April to 30 September: Daily except Sunday & Monday, 9.30am to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm).

1 October to 31 March: Daily except Thursday & Friday, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.30pm). 

Closed for lunch 12.30pm to 1.30pm.

Closures  

24 December: closing at 2pm (last entry 1pm). 

25 December to 3 January 

Adverse weather or other reasons beyond our control may cause a site to close. We advise checking ahead if the forecast is poor or you are making a long journey. Current unexpected and short term closures

Opening times

There is no access to the Donjon or the Great Hall.

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Daily except Sun & Mon, 9.30am to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)

1 Oct to 31 Mar:
Daily except Thur & Fri, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.30pm)

Closed for lunch 12.30pm to 1.30pm.

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