Dunnottar Castle
Dunnottar Castle sits proudly on rocky headland on the north-east coast of Scotland.
At almost 160ft high, the castle was strategically placed to reduce risk of attack from any enemies. There were only two ways to access the castle – via the incredibly well defended main gate, set in a cleft where those who attempted to intrude were easily attacked from all sides – or by a very rocky creak leading through a cave on the north side, which led to a well defended postern gate.
For over 1000 years Dunnottar Castle has played an important part in Scottish history, occasionally as Scotland’s last bastion, and was home to some of the Scotland's greatest historical figures: Constantine mac Aed, Sigurd the Mighty, William Wallace, Mary Queen of Scots, and the Marquis of Montrose.
Visitor Information
27th October 2008 - Good Friday 2009
Friday to Monday: 10.30 am - sunset.
- Opening hours are weather permitting.
- Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
Prices
Adults: £5
Children: (under 16) £1