Skipness Castle and Chapel
Opening times
1 April – 30 September
- Daily 9.30am to 5.30pm
Last entry and closures
- Last entry: 30 minutes before closing
- Closed: 1 October to 31 March
Prices
Skipness Castle and Chapel is free to visit.
Visit responsibly
How to get here
The castle is located south of the village of Skipness on the east coast of Kintyre, off the B8001. The chapel is approximately 300 metres from the castle.
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Address
Skipness
Kintyre
PA29 6XT
National Grid reference:
NO 169 115
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