Balvenie Castle

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.

How we look after our sites

The castle is situated on the northern outskirts of Dufftown.

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Contact us

We're sorry but our phone line is currently down, please email balveniecastle.vo@hes.scot to get in touch.

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. The cobbles are a very uneven stone surface, with some drops of up to 30cm between stones. This is difficult for wheelchairs to navigate. There is an alternative route across the the grass lawn, however this may also prove difficult for wheelchair users.

Access to the shop is up two short ramps.

What to expect at the site

The cobble surface of the courtyard itself is very uneven, similar to the pathway outside the building. 

The ground level of the castle has uneven surfaces. This level contains the bakehouse, servants’ quarters and storage cellars. Light levels in these rooms can be low. These rooms are accessed via a corridor which is very uneven. There is a large ridge down the middle of the pathway, making the terrain impassable with a wheelchair.

Upper levels are reached via the option of two spiral staircases (both with a handrail).

Toilets

There is an adapted toilet next to the shop. The door is very heavy. Please ask a steward if you need assistance.

Discover Balvenie Castle with Euan's Guide

• Car parking
• Accessible toilets
• Shop
• Toilets
• Water bottle refill
• Dogs welcome in outdoor areas
• Picnic area