MacLellan's Castle
Opening times
1 April – 30 September
- Daily 10am to 4.30pm
Last entry and closures
- Lunch: 12.30pm to 1pm
- Last entry: 30 minutes before closing
- Closed: 1 October - 31 March
Ticket prices
Tickets can currently only be purchased on site.
Type | Price |
|---|---|
Members | Free |
Adult | £4.50 |
Concession | £3.50 |
Child (7-15 years) | £2.50 |
How to get here
The castle is in Kirkcudbright.
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There are no bike racks at the castle. The nearest can be found in the town centre at Harbour Square Car Park (DG6 4HY).
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Address
Kirkcudbright
Dumfries and Galloway
DG6 4JD
National Grid reference:
NX 682 510
Contact
01557 331 856Accessibility
Carers tickets
In line with best practice in the visitor attractions industry, 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
Free on-street parking is available near the castle. Visitors can be dropped at the site gates.
Approach to site
The visitor centre is around 50m from the site entrance along a smooth, hard surface. The castle entrance is then a further 50m.
Visitor centre
The visitor centre and shop have step-free access.
Monument
The castle entrance has a stone door threshold.
The ground floor is mostly level and includes a reconstruction display in the kitchen. Rooms get little natural light.
Access to the first floor is up a staircase of 17 steps with a single handrail. There is a single stone step up into the great hall from the landing.
Toilets
Nearest adapted toilet is 350m away at:
Harbour Square
Kirkcudbright
DG6 4HY
Dogs
Assistance dogs are permitted at all our sites and within roofed areas.
Visitors' dogs are allowed at MacLellan's Castle, but are not permitted in roofed areas.
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and not left unattended at any time. Owners must pick up after their dogs.
Facilities
- Shop
- Toilets
- Picnic area
- Water bottle refill
- Accessible by public transport
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