Dunkeld Cathedral

  • Cathedral Street, Dunkeld, Perthshire PH8 0AW

 

Access

Parking

There is a small parking area for use by visitors with mobility difficulties. Please email argyllslodgingadmin@hes.scot at least one working day in advance to arrange access to this car park.

Visitor centre 

The east end of the cathedral is the local parish church. It has a small threshold on entry.

There is a small welcome area, shop and a museum display in the chapter house. These are run by the Society of Friends of Dunkeld Cathedral. 

Monument 

Most paths around the site are paved. 

There is a wooden ramp down into the nave, which is grass surfaced. 

The bell tower which contains a display of carved stones is accessed from the graveyard, over a small threshold stone. 

Grounds

There is an extensive, grassed graveyard and a grassy riverside area next to the cathedral. 

Toilets

The nearest adapted toilets are about 10 miles away at: 

Tesco
Welton Road 
Blairgowrie
PH10 6NB

Dogs

Assistance dogs are permitted at all our sites and within roofed areas.  

Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and not left unattended. A no fouling rule applies at all our sites.

Visitors' dogs are not permitted at Dunkeld Cathedral. 

Opening times

The part of the Cathedral used by the Parish Church (not managed by Historic Environment Scotland) is open and the cathedral grounds are accessible.

There is currently no visitor access to the ruined cathedral nave or the tower due to restrictions in place as a precautionary measure following high level masonry inspections.

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