Caerlaverock Castle

Castle Road End, Dumfries, DG1 4RU

01387 770 244
 

Prices and opening times

The grounds and shop are accessible.

Due to access restrictions in place as a precautionary measure while we undertake high level masonry inspections, there is currently no visitor access to the castle. Find out more about our conservation work

Opening times

1 April to 30 September:
Daily, 9.30am to 5.30pm

Last entry to the shop is at 5.15pm

1 October to 31 March:
Daily, 10am to 4pm

Closed

25 to 27 December
1 to 3 January

Unexpected closures

Adverse weather or other reasons beyond our control may cause a site to close at short notice.

Before you travel, you can view current unexpected closures.

Historic Scotland

Opening times

The grounds and shop are accessible.

Due to access restrictions in place as a precautionary measure while we undertake high level masonry inspections, there is currently no visitor access to the castle.

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Daily, 9.30am to 5.30pm

Last entry to the shop is at 5.15pm

1 Oct to 31 Mar:
Daily, 10am to 4pm

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