Balvenie Castle
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Balvenie Castle ticket options
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Standard entry
Explore the castle at a specific date and time, with options for family and carer tickets.
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Member tickets
Historic Scotland members get free, unlimited entry to all our sites
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Explorer Pass tickets
Explorer Pass holders can book their visit here
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Family tickets
Choose the family ticket that works best for you
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Young Scot Card holders
Young Scot card holders can visit our sites for just £1
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Partner organisations
Members of our partner organisations receive free or discounted entry
What to expect on your visit
Visitors can explore much of the castle. Inside, some areas are fenced off for safety and there are restrictions in place.
While conservation works are ongoing at Balvenie Castle, we’ve reduced the ticket price.
Opening times
1 April – 30 September
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 10am to 4.30pm
- Thursday: 10am to 4.30pm
- Friday: 10am to 4.30pm
- Saturday: 10am to 4.30pm
- Sunday: 10am to 4.30pm
Last entry and closures
- Lunch: 12.30 to 1.30pm
- Last entry: 45 minutes before closing
- Closed: 1 October to 31 March
Ticket prices
Book online in advance for the best ticket price.
| Type | Online (best value) | In person |
|---|---|---|
| Members | FREE | FREE |
| Adult | £6.00 | £6.80 |
| Concession | £4.50 | £5.00 |
| Child (7 - 15 years) | £3.50 | £4.00 |
More ticket types including family, Explorer Pass and partner organisation tickets are available.
How to get here
The castle is situated on the northern outskirts of Dufftown.
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Address
Castle Road
Dufftown
Keith
AB55 4GH
National Grid reference:
NJ 326 408
Contact
01340 820 121Accessibility
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.
Parking
The small tarmac parking area has no accessible spaces marked.
Approach to the site
The car park is next to the ticket office. The castle is then 40m across a hard, level surface and a further 25m over cobbles. Access to the shop is up two short ramps.
What to expect at the site
The ground level of the castle has generally uneven surfaces. This level contains the bakehouse, servants’ quarters and storage cellars. Light levels in these rooms can be low.
Upper levels are reached via the option of two spiral staircases (both with handrail).
Toilets
There is an adapted toilet next to the shop. The door is very heavy. Please ask a steward if you need assistance.
Facilities
- Car parking
- Picnic area
- Accessible toilets
- Shop
- Toilets
- Water bottle refill
- Dogs welcome in outdoor areas
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