Aberdour Castle and Gardens

The castle is the centre of the village Aberdour in Fife. The Fife Coastal Path passes through the village.

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By bus

The castle is a 5 minute walk from the bus stop on Station Place, beside the train station. Direct Stagecoach bus services no 7 and 7A run regularly from Rosyth, Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline.

By bike

The castle is a 5 minute walk from Aberdour train station, which has direct services to Edinburgh and Perth. From the train station car park, walk to the main road and turn left to follow the drive to the castle.

Cycling

Aberdour is on National Cycle Route 76 which runs across the Firth of Forth. The route runs past the entrance to the castle. There are designated cycle racks on site which can accommodate up to 8 bicycles.

Search for National Cycle Network routes with the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.

By car

Limited parking is available at Aberdour railway station. A small car park next to the visitor centre can be used by people with mobility needs. Please call 01383 860 519 to check availability.

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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

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

Car parking

Aberdour railway station, a five minute walk from the visitor centre, has a car park for visitor use. A small car park next to the visitor centre can be used by people with mobility needs. Please call 01383 860 519 to check availability.

Approach to site

From the station car park, the approach to the site is relatively level and about 500m long.

What to expect at the site 

The reception area and shop has level access. Throughout the castle there are small steps, raised thresholds and low level walls. 

The ground floor of the castle includes the stables, kitchen, store and tower house. There are two steps down into the kitchen, which has a cobbled floor.

Upper levels, including the hall and apartments are reached via a spiral staircase with a single handrail.

The walled garden has level access. Its paths are a mix of compacted gravel and cobbled surfaces. A border in the walled garden has strongly scented flowers. 

Access to the terraced garden, orchard and dovecot is via steps or a steep grass bank. The garden is grass throughout, with no marked paths.

Toilets

The nearest adapted toilet is at Aberdour Railway station, about 500m away.

• Shop
• Available to hire for weddings and events
• Dogs welcome in outdoor areas
• Bicycle rack
• Car parking
• Picnic area
• Toilets
• Water bottle refill