Opening Hours & Admission

The Castle and Exhibitions

Every day 1st Feb – 24th March
10.00am – 4.00pm
(Last Admission 3.00pm

25th March – 27th Oct
10.00am – 6.00pm
(Last Admission 5.00pm)

OPENS at 9.00am during July & August, and 9.30am in September.

28th Oct – 30th Dec (Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Boxing Day)
10.00am – 4.00pm
(Last Admission 3.00pm)

WINTER CLOSURES
Please be aware that the castle will be closed for weddings on the following dates:-
February 2019 – 2nd, 5th, 16th, and 23rd.
March 2019 – 19th and 30th

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please note that in the interest of Public Security and in consultation with Police Scotland we have introduced a number of new Security Protocols. Small Backpacks and Rucksacks are not permitted within the castle and should be left in your vehicle. For people arriving to site on public transport with no vehicle, we now offer a coin-operated secure locker facility close to the visitor centre. We do operate a random bag-search policy, and as such you may be asked to open your bag for inspection before entry. Thank you for your co-operation and understanding.