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NO 882-839 Kincardineshire Scotland
Dunnottar
Castle was originally a 12th century earth and timber ringwork fortress, founded
by William the Lion. In the 14th century, Sir William Keith founded the impressive
keep and courtyard fortress, when adding the five storey L-plan tower house. Standing
on a clifftop plateau, the castle is defended by a deep valley and a substantial
gatehouse. Over the centuries, the English and the Scottish have garrisoned the
castle and during the Civil War the 'Honours' of Scotland found security here.
Visit pending. 4 miles south-west is Fetteresso
Castle and 6 miles north is Muchalls Castle.
Picture © Peter Dahl
Dunnottar Castle is located on a clifftop plateau, off the A92. 17 miles south of Aberdeen, on the A90-A92.
The site is owned by the Cowdray family and is open daily, Easter weekend to October Monday to Saturday 9:00-6:00pm, Sunday 2:00-5:00pm. November to Easter Weekend Friday to Monday 9:00-sunset.
There is a car park.
For admission rates and special events, go to its HomePage.
and a castle map
of the area 