Edzell Castle and Garden

The castle is approximately one mile outside the village of Edzell, near Brechin. 

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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 are permitted at all our sites and within roofed areas.

Parking

The level tarmac car park has a single accessible bay marked.

Wheelchair access

A manual wheelchair is available for visitor use on a first-come, first-served basis.

Approach to the site

The castle is about 150m from the car park along a bound gravel path and over some grass. The visitor centre is accessed using a short ramp.

What to expect at the site

The visitor centre is about 150m from the car park along a bound gravel path and over some grass. The visitor centre is accessed using a short ramp and has an accessible toilet.

The castle's ground level includes the kitchen, bakehouse and cellars. The courtyard is cobbled. The tower house has a spiral staircase of 61 steps with no handrail.

The garden is about 120m from the visitor centre over a compacted stone path. There is a grass path through the garden. The summer house has a spiral staircase of 23 steps with no handrail. A display of carved stones is in the basement, down a single step.

• Bicycle rack
• Car parking
• Picnic area
• Visitor centre
• Accessible toilets
• Toilets