Kildrummy Castle
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Kildrummy 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
Opening times
1 April – 30 September
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 10am to 4.30pm
- Thursday: 10am to 4.30pm
- Friday: 10am to 4.30pm
- Sunday: 10am to 4.30pm
Last entry and closures
- Lunch: 12.30pm to 13.30pm
- Last entry: 30 minutes before closing
- Closed: 1 October to 31 March
Ticket prices
Book online in advance for the best ticket price.
| Type | Online (best value) | In person |
|---|---|---|
| Member | FREE | FREE |
| Adult | £7.50 | £8.50 |
| Concession | £6.00 | £6.80 |
| Child (7 - 15 years) | £4.50 | £5.00 |
More ticket types including family, Explorer Pass and partner organisation tickets are available.
How to get here
Kildrummy Castle is located on the A97, around 36 miles west of Aberdeen. There is free car parking 250 metres from the castle.
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Address
Kildrummy
Aberdeenshire
AB33 8RA
National Grid reference:
NJ 455 164
Contact
01975 571 331Accessibility
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 car park is level gravel.
Approach to the site
The site is 250m from the visitor centre, up a gently sloping gravel path.
Visitor centre
The visitor centre has step-free access.
Monument
The castle is at ground level, with some stone thresholds and obstacles.
The courtyard is cobbled, with cut grass areas.
Most rooms are surfaced with deep gravel, including the gatehouse, great hall, chapel, and bakehouse.
Toilets
Nearest adapted toilet is at:
Asda
Steven Road
AB54 8SX
Facilities
- Accessible by public transport
- Accessible toilets
- Bicycle rack
- Car parking
- Coach parking
- Picnic area
- Shop
- Toilets
- Water bottle refill
- Dogs welcome in outdoor areas
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