Claypotts Castle
Claypotts Road, Dundee
Claypotts Castle image gallery
Admire an outstanding gem of Scottish architecture built in the late 1500s.
Claypotts is perhaps the quirkiest castle in Scotland. Its most striking features are its elaborate elevations.
Walk around it to fully appreciate the complex geometry of round towers, stair turrets and the crazy corbelling of the attic rooms.
The tower house is something of a time capsule: it’s barely altered and retains many original features, including, remarkably, its timber roof. It owes its state of preservation to consistent occupation for nearly 500 years of its life.
Ready for an adventure?
Use a Membership or Explorer Pass to discover centuries of Scottish history and heritage, all while saving money and supporting our work.
Membership
Ideal for regular visitors and heritage supporters
Unlimited annual pass for all ticketed sites plus daytime events
- Unlimited annual pass for all ticketed sites plus daytime events
- Discount in our shops and cafés (on site and online)
- Historic Scotland magazine delivered to your door
- Free or discounted entry to sites in England, Wales and the Isle of Man
Explorer Pass
Perfect for short-term trips and sightseeing
Valid for 14 consecutive days
- Valid for 14 consecutive days
- Entry to all ticketed sites, including Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle and Urquhart Castle
- 20% discount on audio guides at Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle and Glasgow Cathedral
- Guaranteed entry when you pre-book online