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.
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Dunninald Castle and Gardens is a Gothic Revival castle and gardens located 3 miles south of Montrose on the Angus coastline. It is a family home and offers various attractions and events.
Gardens
The gardens are open in 2026 from 1 pm to 5 pm on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays between 1st May and 31st August. Tickets for the gardens can be purchased on-site.
Castle Tours
Guided tours of the castle are available in 2026 at 2 pm and 3 pm daily during the following periods:
- Saturday 9th May to Sunday 17th May
- Saturday 11th July to Sunday 26th July
Advance booking is advised for castle tours. Tickets for the castle tours include entry to the gardens.
Weddings
The walled garden at Dunninald Castle is available as an outdoor wedding venue. It is a south-facing garden enclosed by stone walls and mature trees, offering a natural and picturesque setting. Weddings are available during the garden season from May to August, with a capacity of up to 30 guests. Exclusive use of the garden and policies is provided during the ceremony, along with access to the castle exterior, terrace, and beech avenue for photographs.
Couples interested in hosting their wedding at Dunninald Castle are encouraged to enquire about their preferred date.
Historic Houses members visit for free.
Tickets
Adults: £15
Under-16s: Free
HH Members free with card.
We welcome groups throughout the year by prior appointment. Please email for more information.
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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