Access
Parking
The loose gravel car park is level.
Approach to site
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.
