Rothesay Castle

  • Castlehill Street, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 0DA

  • 01700 504 827
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Admission

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Ticket categories Admission price
Adult (16-64yrs) £7.50
Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) £6.00
Child (7-15yrs) £4.50
Family (1 adult, 2 children) £15.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children) £21.50
Family (2 adults, 3 children) £25.50

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Concession price: this applies if you can show proof that you’re aged 65+ or unemployed. Please note this does not apply to students.

Admission prices are subject to change.

Free and discounted admission

  • Historic Scotland members get free entry to our sites. You must show your valid membership on arrival. 
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  • English Heritage, Manx and Cadw members get half price entry in your first year and free entry for renewal and life members. 
  • Carers who accompany visitors with disabilities receive free entry. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry. Tickets are limited to two carers per transaction.
  • Have a Young Scot card? Pay just £1 to visit the site. You must show your valid Young Scot card on arrival (children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult).  

Opening times

4 to 28 March: Daily except Thursday & Friday, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.30pm).

29 March to 30 September: daily 9.30am to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm). 

Closed for lunch 12 noon to 1pm. 

Closed 

25 December to 5 January

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Adverse weather or other reasons beyond our control may cause a site to close. We advise checking ahead if the forecast is poor or you are making a long journey. 

Current unexpected and short term closures

Opening times

4 to 28 Mar:
Daily except Thu & Fri, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.30pm)

29 Mar to 30 Sept:
Daily 9.30am to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)

Closed for lunch 12 noon to 1pm

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