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Rothesay Castle

Castle with a long and close association with the Stewart Kings of Scotland

Rothesay Castle

Built to an unusual circular plan, Rothesay Castle had a long and close association with the Stewart Kings of Scotland.

Highlights

  • The curtain wall – unique in Scotland in being circular. The four projecting towers were added after the Norwegian siege of 1263.
  • The great hall in the gatehouse – restored in 1900 and now containing displays about the castle and its royal owners.
  • The moat – a good way to view the stone curtain wall – and the ducks.
Green Tourism Award - Gold

Location

Region – Glasgow, Clyde and Ayrshire
Postcode: PA20 0DA

Opening arrangements

Summer
1 April - 30 September, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm

October
1 October - 31 October, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun, 9.30 am to 4.30 pm

Winter
1 November - 31 March , Mon Tue Wed Sat Sun, 9.30 am to 4.30 pm

Admission prices

All year
Adult £4.50, Child £2.70, Concession £3.60

Events at Rothesay Castle

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19 June 2013

Dallas Dhu Guided Tours

Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery

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William McTaggart Exhibition

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Ring of Brodgar Guided Walk

Ring Of Brodgar Stone Circle and Henge

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Arthur's Adventure

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Standing Stones of Stenness Guided Walk

Stones Of Stenness Circle And Henge

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Skara Brae Guided Tours

Skara Brae Prehistoric Village

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Kilts and Captivity

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Free Tours at Duff House

Duff House

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