Dumbarton Castle

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Closed from Monday 13 January for works in the exhibition room. Will reopen on Friday 7 February.

 

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Opening times

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Daily except Sun & Mon, 9.30am to 5pm (last entry 4.15pm)

1 Oct to 31 Mar:
Daily except Thur & Fri, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.15pm)

May close for lunch

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