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The Great Britain Guide

Castles · Central Scotland

Dunoon Castle

In or near Inverkip.

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Dunoon Castle — ruined castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.

Dunoon Castle, castles in Central Scotland

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Inverkip · 5.4 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

Dunoon Castle is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Inverkip, which is 5.4 km away. The postcode for the castle is PA23 7HJ. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Dunoon Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "ruined castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9456°, -4.9239°.

Photo gallery

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Heritage listing

Dunoon Castle is a ruined castle in Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The castle sat upon a cone-shaped hill about 80 feet (24 m) high. Very little remains of the castle's structure today. Castle House, built in 1822, stands a few yards north of the castle ruins. The remains of the castle, and a surrounding area, are a scheduled monument. The castle was a royal residence in the 14th century, and in the 17th century fell into ruins.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Official information

Castle House Museum in Dunoon showcases the history of Cowal from Neolithic times to the Cold War. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits, historic reconstructions, and a photo archive, while enjoying views over the Firth of Clyde. The museum also features beautiful gardens and a gift shop.

From the Wikipedia article

Dunoon Castle is a ruined castle in Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The castle sat upon a cone-shaped hill about 80 feet (24 m) high. Very little remains of the castle's structure today. Castle House, built in 1822, stands a few yards north of the castle ruins. The remains of the castle, and a surrounding area, are a scheduled monument. The castle was a royal residence in the 14th century, and in the 17th century fell into ruins.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
55.9456, -4.9239
Postcode
PA23 7HJ
Parliamentary constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Phone
+44 1369 701422
Nearest railway station
Inverkip — 5.4 km
Opening
Tuesday–Friday 10am–4pm; closed Monday and Sunday
Official site
www.castlehousemuseum.org.uk

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dunoon Castle?
Dunoon Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA23 7HJ).
What is Dunoon Castle?
Dunoon Castle — ruined castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Dunoon Castle?
The nearest railway station is Inverkip, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA23 7HJ.
Who owns Dunoon Castle?
Dunoon Castle is owned by | landlord =.
Is Dunoon Castle a listed building?
Dunoon Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
Does Dunoon Castle charge admission?
Dunoon Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Dunoon Castle?
The nearest railway station is Inverkip, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA23 7HJ.