One of Scotland’s oldest castles, with a circular wall, built in about 1230, and a moat, it was twice attacked and captured by the Vikings. Only one of the four round towers survives. Known as the Pigeon Tower, it was converted into a dovecot in the 17th century. The castle is entered by a tall gatehouse built in 1500, and restored in 1900. Inside the courtyard are the ruins of a chapel probably also built about 1500. The now open grassy courtyard would once have been filled with buildings, including a great hall, stables, byre, granary and a forge.
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| Open |
April - September: Monday - Sunday, 9.30am - last entry 6.00pm (closes at 6.30pm).
October - March: Saturday - Wednesday, 9.30am - last entry 4.00pm (closes 4.30pm). Closed Thursday and Friday.
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Adult £3.00; Child £1.20; Concession £2.25.
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Wheelchair access is available to the entrance passageway, the courtyard and external grounds. The Great Hall, castle model and dungeons are not accessible to people with physical disabilities due to a steep stair. Toilets 230m from castle, not wheelchair adapted.
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Staffed property.
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| How to find us |
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In Rothesay, Isle of Bute. Ferry from Wemyss Bay on A78.
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Contact Information
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Rothesay Castle (HS)
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Castlehill Street
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Rothesay
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Isle of Bute
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PA20 0DA
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Tel: 01700 502691
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