Dumbarton Castle

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Important notice

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

 

Prices & times

Admission

We recommend booking online in advance. 

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Ticket categories Admission price
Adult (16-64yrs) £7.50
Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) £6.00
Child (7-15yrs) £4.50
Family (1 adult, 2 children) £15.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children) £21.50
Family (2 adults, 3 children) £25.50

Free and discounted admission

  • Historic Scotland members get free entry to our sites, but please make an online booking to guarantee entry. You must show your valid membership on arrival. 
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  • English Heritage, Manx and Cadw members get half price entry in your first year and free entry for renewal and life members. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry.
  • Carers who accompany visitors with disabilities receive free entry. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry. Tickets are limited to two carers per transaction.
  • Have a Young Scot card? Pay just £1 to visit the castle. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry. You must show your valid Young Scot card on arrival (children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult).  

Opening times

1 April to 30 September: Daily except Sunday and Monday, 9.30am to 5pm (last entry 4.15pm).

1 October to 31 March: Daily except Thursday and Friday, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.15pm).

May close for lunch. 

Closures

24 December: closing at 2pm (last entry 1pm). 

25 December to 3 January 

Adverse weather or other reasons beyond our control may cause a site to close. We advise checking ahead if the forecast is poor or you are making a long journey. Current unexpected and short term closures

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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