Claypotts Castle

  • Claypotts Rd, Dundee DD5 3JY

Getting here

Claypotts Castle

Off the A92 E of Dundee at Claypotts Junction.

Grid reference - NO 457 319.

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There is no car park at Claypotts Castle. There is some on-street parking nearby, but please be considerate to local residents. 

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Opening times

Exterior can be viewed year-round.

The castle will open to visitors free-of-charge on the following dates:

10am to last entry at 4pm (closes 4.30pm): Sun 24 May, Sun 28 June, Fri 24 Jul, Fri 21 Aug, and Sun 27 Sept.

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