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Dundonald (Gaelic: Dùn Dhòmhnaill) [3] is a large settlement and civil parish in County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It lies east of Belfast and is often considered a suburb of the city.
Dundonald is a large village situated between Troon and Kilmarnock in South Ayrshire. The 14th century Dundonald Castle stands on a hill west of the village, and the visitor centre and museum boasts a café, shop and exhibition which tells the story of the castle.
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At Dundonald Castle & Visitor Centre, you can be sure of a warm and friendly welcome. Open all year, it’s busy with visitors from all over the world, wanting to know more about Scotland’s dramatic past. You can buy a ticket at the Visitor Centre, although pre-bookingis recommended, and be taken on a tour of the castle by one of our enthusiastic vol...
The surviving fabric of Dundonald Castle dates mostly from the third phase of building. This was carried out in the late 14th century, on the instructions of King Robert II, the first of the Stewart monarchs. With its steep slopes and commanding views of the surrounding countryside, Castle Hill is a well-defended place, which has attracted settlers...
Within our Visitor Centre, is our small and cosy café with indoor seating for around twenty, complimented by our (often) sunny outdoor seating area for offering unrivaled views of the castle. No passing traffic, instead just enjoy the peaceful surroundings; there really isn’t anywhere else in the county that can boast of such a location. Our centre...
Dogs are very welcome and can be taken inside the castle and visitor centre, as long as they’re on a lead and on their best behavior.
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 Children) £20 Adults £9 Concession £8 Children 5-16 £6 Under 5’s go free We also accept Historic Scotland memberships and passes
If you are travelling via car, our address is Dundonald Castle Visitor Centre, Winehouse Yett, Dundonald, KA2 9HD Address:Dundonald Castle, Winehouse Yett, Dundonald, Kilmarnock KA2 9HD, Scotland.
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Dundonald Castle is truly one of Scotland’s hidden gems, tucked away in the quiet, rural landscape in South Ayrshire. The 14th-century hilltop fortified ruin is looked after daily by The Friends of Dundonald Castle SCIO, who also manage the attraction’s Visitor Centre.
Dundonald Castle Visitor Centre is fully accessible and the castle is partially accessible but is located at the top of a steep hill. The interior of the castle can be accessed with a wheelchair although there are stairs to access the upper levels.
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Explore the history of Dundonald Castle and find out about the two earlier castles that stood on the site and the Bronze Age and Iron Age remains found here. On top of the prominent hill at Dundonald is a stone castle built around 1371 by Robert II – but it wasn’t the first to stand on this site.
Sitting on a prominent hilltop in Dundonald village, Dundonald Castle commands fine views over the Firth of Clyde. The castle was built on the site of earlier castles belonging to the High Stewards of Scotland and can be regarded as the cradle of the Stewart Dynasty.
