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Following the Scottish Government's announcement that restrictions are expected to relax, some of our staffed sites will reopen on Friday 30 April. Tickets available now.

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Prices and opening times

This castle is closed but you can still visit the exterior of the site. We’re working hard to gradually reopen the places you love while making sure the experience is safe for everyone. Find out more about our reopening plans.

Admission

Kilchurn Castle is free to visit. 

Open

1 April to 30 September:
Daily, 9.30am to 5.30pm
Last entry 5pm

Closed

1 October to 31 March

Historic Scotland

Opening times

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Daily, 9.30am to 5.30pm
Last entry 5pm

1 Oct to 31 Mar:
Closed

Find out more about our reopening plans.

Facilities

General view of Bonawe Iron Furnace

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Bonawe Historic Iron Furnace
The ruins of Ardchattan Priory with a large oak tree in the background on a cloudy day

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Ardchattan Priory
A general view of Dunstaffnage Castle.

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Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel
A ruined round tower hugged by two stone walls leading to other parts of the castle.

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Inverlochy Castle
Four tall sculptured stones propped against a white wall inside a building.

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Kilmodan Sculptured Stones
Carnasserie Castle seen from a distance, surrounded by an autumn landscape.

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Carnasserie Castle
A variety of marks carved into rock.

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Kilmartin Glen: Kilmichael Glassary Rock Art
Detail of a beautiful symbol carved into one of the Kilmartin Sculptured Stones.

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Kilmartin Glen: Kilmartin Stones
A general view of Dunstaffnage Castle.

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Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel
A ruined round tower hugged by two stone walls leading to other parts of the castle.

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Inverlochy Castle
Carnasserie Castle seen from a distance, surrounded by an autumn landscape.

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Carnasserie Castle
A general view of the circular curtain wall and moat at Rothesay Castle.

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Rothesay Castle
A photograph of a large house with a square tower, flying a Saltire flag.

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Newark Castle
King George’s Battery and the Governor’s House at Dumbarton Castle.

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Dumbarton Castle
The square, well preserved Skipness Castle ruin on a grassy hill

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Skipness Castle and Chapel
A fishing boat at low tide in front of the ruins of Lochranza Castle.

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Lochranza Castle

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