Dumbarton Castle

Prices and opening times

The castle is in a Level 4 COVID protection area and is closed. Find out more about our COVID response.

Admission

We have introduced limits on visitor numbers to help keep everyone safe, and you will not be able to visit without booking online in advance.

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Due to physical distancing and the overall safety of our visitors and staff, some areas of the castle will remain closed.

If you are a Member your ticket will be free, but you must book in advance.

Member of English Heritage/Cadw/Manx: half price or free entry, but booking is required.

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Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 5 go free. 

Concession price: this applies if you can show proof that you’re aged 60+ or unemployed.

Admission prices are subject to change.

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Free and discounted admission

• Historic Scotland members must book their tickets online and show their ticket and valid membership on entry. 
• English Heritage, Manx and Cadw members get half price entry in your first year and free entry for renewal and life members. You must book online in advance.
• Carers who accompany visitors with disabilities receive free entry. The ticket for the person they are caring for must be purchased online, then please contact ticketing@hes.scot with your order number and your carer ticket can be sent to you.
• Have a Young Scot card? Pay just £1 to visit the castle in 2020. You must show your valid Young Scot card on arrival. Please visit the Young Scot website for more details.

What will be open during your visit 

Your visit will be led by a member of the castle team. We would advise arriving 10 mins before the start of your time slot. There will be a waiting area at the castle where you will be met by one of our stewards.

• The Guardhouse
• White Tower Crag
• Magazine
• The Beak batteries
• Shop
• Toilets

Some areas/facilities will remain closed for now, we have a phased approach to re-opening while we work to make them safe.

Open

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

1 October to 31 March:
Daily except Thursday & Friday, 10am to 4pm

Advance booking required.

Closed

25 and 26 December
1 and 2 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.