Castles · Central Scotland
Ballumbie Castle (remains)
In or near Wellbank.
Ballumbie Castle (remains) — a castle in Central Scotland, United Kingdom.

Scott Cormie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Broughty Ferry · 3.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ballumbie Castle (remains) is a castle located in Central Scotland, 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 — 3.9 km
Sources
- osm: way/418765932 (ODbL)
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Watermills · Central Scotland
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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
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Four Points Flex by Sheraton
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Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Eagle Inn, 157-159 King Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee
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Historic pubs · Central Scotland
'The Clep' Public House, 96-98 Clepington Road, Dundee
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Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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Windmill Bar, 113 Hilltown, Dundee
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Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Ladywell Tavern, 16 Victoria Road, Dundee
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Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Public House, 51, 53 Meadowside, Dundee
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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) — a castle in Central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ballumbie Castle (remains)?
- The nearest railway station is Broughty Ferry, about 3.9 km away. The nearest town is Wellbank. 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.