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The Great Britain Guide

Castles Β· Central Scotland

Ballumbie Castle (remains)

In or near Wellbank.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Ballumbie Castle (remains) β€” a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Ballumbie Castle 7th hole, Fithie Burn - geograph.org.uk - 5728037

Scott Cormie β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Broughty Ferry Β· 3.9 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Ballumbie Castle (remains) is a castle located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Place summary

Ballumbie Castle, located in central Scotland (postcode DD5), consists of the remains of a historic fortress. Its architectural significance reflects the medieval period, though specific details about its construction and history are not provided. The site offers a glimpse into Scotland's castle heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
56.4992, -2.9008
District
Angus
Postcode
DD5 3UY
Parliamentary constituency
Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
Nearest railway station
Broughty Ferry β€” 3.9 km

Sources

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Duntrune House

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Historic bridges Β· Central Scotland

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Historic bridges Β· Central Scotland

Road Bridge, Fithie Burn, Baldovie, Dundee

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Road Bridge, Lammerton

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Where to eat & stay near Ballumbie Castle (remains)

Places to stay

Kingennie Golf Course, 1st-10th Holes, The Fushnie - geograph.org.uk - 6258507πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Central Scotland

Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort

Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort β€” a hotel in scotland highlands.

β†— forbesofkingennie.co.uk
Bound for Aberdeen - geograph.org.uk - 2625916πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Central Scotland

Dundee Carlton Hotel

Dundee Carlton Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

Monifieth Beach - geograph.org.uk - 7072006πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Central Scotland

TayView Caravan & Camping Park

TayView Caravan & Camping Park β€” a caravan park in scotland central.

Free↗ tayview.info
Scrubland - geograph.org.uk - 7627143πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Central Scotland

Riverview Caravan Park

Riverview Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in scotland central.

Free↗ riverview.co.uk
Town House, Dundee - geograph.org.uk - 7342981πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Central Scotland

Dundee Backpackers Hostel

Dundee Backpackers Hostel β€” a hostel in scotland central.

Dundee Station concourse - geograph.org.uk - 6161126πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Central Scotland

Four Points Flex by Sheraton

Four Points Flex by Sheraton β€” a hotel in scotland central. Brand: Four Points by Sheraton.

β†— marriott.com

Places to eat & drink

RNLI Broughty Ferry Lifeboat Station - geograph.org.uk - 4592476πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

The Eagle Inn, 157-159 King Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee

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Corner tenement block... - geograph.org.uk - 7806971πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

'The Clep' Public House, 96-98 Clepington Road, Dundee

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Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Office of J & D Grimmond, 1-3 King Street, Dundee

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Dundee Pie Shop - geograph.org.uk - 2632640πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Windmill Bar, 113 Hilltown, Dundee

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Rear entrance to the Wellgate Shopping Centre, Dundee - geograph.org.uk - 4774675πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Ladywell Tavern, 16 Victoria Road, Dundee

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Rad Apples, Dundee - geograph.org.uk - 6875230πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Public House, 51, 53 Meadowside, Dundee

Public House, 51, 53 Meadowside, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ballumbie Castle (remains)?
Ballumbie Castle (remains) is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode DD5 3UY).
What is Ballumbie Castle (remains)?
Ballumbie Castle (remains) β€” a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ballumbie Castle (remains)?
The nearest railway station is Broughty Ferry, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD5 3UY.
Does Ballumbie Castle (remains) charge admission?
Ballumbie Castle (remains) typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Ballumbie Castle (remains)?
The nearest railway station is Broughty Ferry, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD5 3UY.