Venue Description

Discover the drama of this brooding medieval castle, set high above tree-covered ravines and plunging burns on the edge of the Ochil Hills This was the lowland residence of the powerful Campbell dynasty, where the Protestant reformed John Knox came to preach and Mary Queen of Scots came to feast. You can learn about the rise and fall of the Campbells of Argyll and admire the Forth Valley from the rooftops. 29 Mar to 30 Sept: Daily, 10am to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm). Closed for lunch 12.30pm to 1.30pm (last entry 12 noon). 1 Oct to 28 Mar: Closed

Accessibility

Approach to site Visitors approach along a tarmac road 500m long, with a descending gradient of approximately 1:8. This includes a wooden bridge with steps and a handrail which is not wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs or wide buggies. Visitor centre The shop is very small, and is entered up two wooden steps with no handrail. Monument The courtyard has very uneven cobbles. The cellar floor of the tower, containing an interpretation display, is reached by a straight timber stair of 15 steps with a handrail. A stone spiral staircase gives access to the upper levels and is 85 steps to the top of the towerhouse. This is a historic stair, so not all of them are level or square. The stairs have a fixed handrail. Light levels can be very low in winter. Surroundings The grass terrace at the front of the property offers superb views of the surrounding landscape. The terrace is accessed via cobbled steps which have no handrails.

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: http://wwwhistoricenvironment.scot/access

Toilets

The nearest adapted toilet is about one mile away at the Post Office, Dollar, FK14 7EJ.

Staff

Information about the staff has not been added for this venue.