Claypotts Castle
Opening times and prices
The exterior can be viewed year-round. The interior will be open free of charge on:
Sunday 28 June
Friday 24 July
Friday 21 August
Sunday 27 September
10am to 4.30pm (last entry at 4pm)
Closed for lunch 12.30pm to 1.30pm
No booking required.
How to get here
Off the A92, east of Dundee at Claypotts Junction.
There is no car park at Claypotts Castle. There is some on-street parking nearby, but please be considerate to local residents.
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Address
Claypotts Road
Dundee
DD5 3JY
National Grid reference:
NO 457 319
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