Elcho Castle

 

Access

Parking

The loose gravel car park is level.

Please note that the car park at this site is for castle visitors only. Space is limited and not guaranteed. Please do not park in residential car parks or at the nearby farm.

Approach to site

The site is accessed through working farmland. To keep you and the livestock safe, please follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

The site is 20m from the car park, through a swing gate and along a reinforced grass path.

The gate can be opened fully to allow wheelchair access.

Visitor centre

The visitor centre has step-free access but is very small inside.

Monument

The entrance has a stone threshold.

The ground floor, including cellars and the kitchen:

  • is relatively level
  • there is a step at castle entrance
  • has uneven surfaces in places
  • has a step down into the kitchen
  • may have low light levels – torches are provided

The first floor, which includes the great hall and private chamber, is up a spiral staircase of 18 steps with no handrail. The upper levels are accessed by narrow spiral stone staircases with no handrail.

Grounds

A large grassed area with several trees surrounds the castle.

The site also has:

  • picnic tables
  • an apple orchard

Toilets

Nearest adapted toilet are about 3 miles away at:

Tesco
Perth Road
PH2 8DX

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 Elcho Castle. 

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Opening times

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Daily except Wed & Thur, 10am to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm)
Closed for lunch 1pm to 1.30pm (last entry 12.30pm)

1 Oct to 31 Mar:
Closed

Tickets can currently only be purchased on site.

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