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Broughty Castle Museum is operated by Leisure & Culture Dundee and is free to visit.

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Leisure & Culture Dundee | Broughty Castle Museum

How to get here

The castle is situated on the shores of the Tay in Broughty Ferry, approximately 4.5 miles east of Dundee city centre. It is approximately 0.5 miles from Broughty Ferry station.

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Address

Broughty Ferry
Dundee
DD5 2TF

National Grid reference:

NO 465 304

View through the open wooden gates of Broughty Castle, looking out toward the harbour and colourful buildings across the water

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