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Important notice

The palace will be closed on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June.

Opening times

1 April – 30 September

  • Daily 10am to 4.30pm

Last entry and closures

  • Lunch: 12 noon to 1pm
  • Last entry: 30 minutes before closing
  • Closed: 1 October to 31 March

Ticket prices

It is free to visit the palace but donations are welcome.

You can hear our expert staff talk about Spynie's history, architecture and local wildlife on one of our 'Insight Drop-in Days' this summer. Subject to availability, talks will take place on Tuesdays from 10.30am to 12.30pm and on Fridays from 2pm to 4pm.  Contact us for more information.

How to get here

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Address

Spynie Palace
Near Elgin
Moray
IV30 5QG

National Grid reference:

NJ 227 658

Contact

01343 547 171

Accessibility

Carers tickets

Visitors with disabilities are charged standard admission rates (adult/concession/child). Proof of disability is not required. Up to two accompanying carers receive free entry per transaction.

Assistance dogs are permitted at all our sites and within roofed areas.  

Parking

The car park is level gravel.

Approach to site

The site is 40m from the car park along a gravel path with a slight upward incline.

Visitor centre

The visitor centre has step-free access.

Monument

Routes around the monument are surfaced with gravel or cut grass.

At ground level are the kitchen, north range, south range, west range. The ground is uneven and archaeological remains protrude from it.

The basement of David’s Tower is reached down an uneven stone staircase, which can be very dark. Access to upper levels is via a historic stone spiral staircase.

Toilets

There is an adapted toilet in the shop area.

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Facilities

  • Bicycle rack
  • Car parking
  • Picnic area
  • Visitor centre
  • Accessible toilets
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Coach parking
  • Dogs welcome in outdoor areas
  • Toilets
  • Water bottle refill
Interior of Spynie Palace showing an arched window, ruined walls and a fire place

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