Access

Special arrangements are currently in place at Edzell Castle, to comply with Scottish Government guidance during the Covid-19 pandemic. These arrangements are detailed below, and will be regularly updated.

Safety measures

Our staff have been trained in hygiene and physical distancing and have been provided with the necessary PPE
Signage is on site to guide visitors, including one way systems and marked areas that are currently closed to visitors
We have introduced enhanced cleaning measures to make visitors feel comfortable while visiting
In line with Scottish Government legislation and guidance, face coverings are mandatory if you are visiting any indoor/enclosed spaces at our sites including retail and catering areas (subject to some exceptions)

What will be open during your visit

Great Hall
Ground floor of Stirling Tower
Vaulted cellar in the North West corner - upper floor only
Walkway of the West Range
Toilets

What will remain closed/unavailable during your visit

Summer House (although you can view the original carved panels and interpretation lectern from the Stone Room)
Viewing platform on the upper floor of the Stirling Tower
Collections room
Vaulted cellar in the North West corner - ground floor

Carers tickets

In line with best practice in the visitor attractions industry and as advised by Capability Scotland, visitors with disabilities are treated on an equal basis with all other visitors and entry is charged at the appropriate admission category rate - Adult/Concession/Child. Proof of disability is not required.

We recognise that some disabled visitors may need help to visit our sites and we offer free entry for accompanying carers, these can be added when making your booking. Please note this is limited to two carers per transaction.

Parking

The level tarmac car park has a single accessible bay marked.

Approach to site

The castle is about 150m from the car park along a bound gravel path and over some grass.

Visitor centre

The visitor centre is accessed up a short ramp and has a small exhibition inside.

A manual wheelchair is available for visitor use on a first-come, first-served basis.

Monument

The ground level includes the:

kitchen
bakehouse
cellars

The courtyard is cobbled. The tower house upper levels are reached via a spiral staircase of 61 steps with no handrail.

The garden is about 120m from the visitor centre over a compacted stone path. There is a grass path through the garden.

The first floor of the summer house is reached via a spiral staircase of 23 steps and no handrail. The display of carved stones from the garden is in the basement and down a single step.