Bothwell Castle
Buy tickets for Bothwell Castle
Bothwell 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 and enjoy the surrounding grounds and views, but the main tower, south‑east tower and great hall are currently closed to visitors.
While conservation works are ongoing at Bothwell Castle, we’ve reduced the ticket price.
Opening times
1 April – 30 September
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 9.30am to 5pm
- Wednesday: 9.30am to 5pm
- Thursday: 9.30am to 5pm
- Friday: 9.30am to 5pm
- Saturday: 9.30am to 5pm
- Sunday: Closed
1 October – 31 March
- Monday: 10am to 4pm
- Tuesday: 10am to 4pm
- Wednesday: 10am to 4pm
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 10am to 4pm
- Sunday: 10am to 4pm
Last entry and closures
- Lunch: 12.30pm to 1.30pm
- Last entry: 30 minutes before closing, Last entry on 24 December is 1pm
- Closed: 25 December to 2 January
Ticket prices
Book online in advance for the best ticket price.
| Type | Online (best value) | In person |
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| Member | FREE | FREE |
| Adult | £4.50 | £4.50 |
| Concession | £3.50 | £3.50 |
| Child (7 - 15 years) | £2.50 | £2.50 |
More ticket types including family, Explorer Pass and partner organisation tickets are available.
How to get here
A 30 minute walk or 5 minute drive south from Uddingston Station, via Main Street and Castle Avenue.
View the Bothwell Castle on Google Maps
Journey planners
Search for National Cycle Network routes with the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.
Plan your journey by public transport using Traveline Scotland.
Address
Castle Avenue
Lanarkshire
Greater Glasgow
G71 8BL
National Grid reference:
NS 688 593
Contact
0131 651 6758Parking at Bothwell Castle
Cars
There is a small car park around 160 metres from the castle entrance.
Larger vehicles
There is designated parking for larger vehicles. They are allocated on a first come first served basis. Availability is not guaranteed.
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
Assistance dogs are permitted at all our sites and within roofed areas.
Parking
There is a level, tarmac surfaced car park with accessible bays. Visitors can be dropped off at the castle entrance. You should arrange this in advance by calling 07749 248 684.
Approach to the site
The castle is about 160m from the car park, along a level grass and concrete path.
Visitor centre
The ticket office and shop have step free access.
Monument
A paved pathway runs along the two main sides of the grassed courtyard. It has a gradient of 1:13.
Access to the upper and lower levels of the donjon is via an uneven spiral staircase with rope handrail on one side. The steep upper stair is 1.3m wide and has 50 steps.
The great hall is reached via a straight timber stair of 21 steps with single handrail.
Entry to the exhibition in the cellar is down 6 straight, uneven steps.
Grounds
Grass-covered slopes.
Toilets
Nearest adapted toilet is at:
Tesco
Bothwell Road
Uddingston
G71 7ET
Facilities
- Accessible by public transport
- Car parking
- Coach parking
- Picnic area
- Shop
- Toilets
- Water bottle refill
- Dogs welcome in outdoor areas
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