Dunninald Castle
Baronial mansion built by preeminent Scottish architect, James Gillespie Graham.
Montrose, Angus, DD10 9TD
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Free parking
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Pet friendly
Access to the first floor is via staircase and there is no lift in the house. Visitors unable to use the stairs are welcome to view the ground floor.
Dunninald Castle is a family home with an acclaimed walled garden, set in a planned landscape of woods and wild garden. Dunninald was built in 1824 by the architect James Gillespie Graham in the Gothic Revival style.
Guided tours of the castle explain the history of the house, the collections of
furniture, paintings and displays of fine needlework photographs and memorabilia, examples of fine plasterwork and trempe l’oeil are also on show. Tours take approximately 40 minutes and start on the hour and half hour.
Snowdrops in Spring and bluebells in May carpet the woods and wild garden. At its best in July, a highlight of Dunninald is the walled garden. Set a short walk from the house, at then end of a beech avenue the walled garden is south facing with a curved wall, and planted with traditional mixed borders, vegetables, soft fruits, fruit trees and a greenhouse.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Dunninald Castle and Gardens is a historic family home with beautiful gardens located 3 miles south of Montrose on the Angus coastline. The property offers visitors the opportunity to explore its gardens and participate in guided tours of the castle.
Opening Times for 2025
Gardens
The gardens are open from 1st May to 31st August on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Castle Tours
Guided tours of the castle are available daily at 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM during the following periods:
- Saturday, 10th May to Sunday, 18th May
- Saturday, 12th July to Sunday, 27th July
Advance booking is advised for castle tours.
Admission Prices for 2025
- Gardens only: £6.00
- Castle and Gardens: £12.00
- Children under 16: Free
- Dogs on leads: Free
Additional Information
Dunninald Castle and Gardens is a member of Historic Houses, and offers discounts for members of Gardeners' World Magazine (2 for 1) and the National Art Fund (50% discount). Additionally, 10% of garden ticket sales are donated to Scotland's Gardens Scheme.
For private visits, travel trade, and group booking information, please contact the property directly.
Contact Information
Dunninald Castle and Gardens
Dunninald, Montrose, Angus, DD10 9TD
Tel: 01674 672031
Email: [email protected]
Historic Houses members visit for free.
Tickets
Adults £10
Under 16s Free
Gardens only £6
HH Members free with card.
We welcome groups throughout the year.
Please contact the Estate Office, [email protected] for groups of 10 or more.
Access to the first floor is via staircase and there is no lift in the house. Visitors unable to use the stairs are welcome to view the ground floor.
Getting here
Montrose, Angus, DD10 9TD
Dunninald Castle and Gardens is located three miles south of Montrose, ten miles north of Arbroath, signposted from A92.
The nearest train station Montrose, 3 miles away. We are also on the National Cycle Network 1 NCN 9.
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