Venue Description

The grounds and shop are accessible. Due to access restrictions in place as a precautionary measure while we undertake high level masonry inspections, there is currently no visitor access to the castle. 1 Apr to 30 Sept: Mon to Thur, 10am to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm) 1 Oct to 31 Mar: Closed

Accessibility

Approach to site From the site entrance it is approximately 50m to the visitor centre on a smooth hard surface and then another 50m to the castle entrance. Visitor Centre The visitor centre and shop have step-free access. Monument The castle entrance has a stone door threshold. The ground floor is mostly level and includes a reconstruction display in the kitchen. There is little natural light in the ground floor rooms. The first floor is reached by a straight stone stair of 17 steps with a single handrail. There is a single stone step up into the great hall from the landing.

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: http://www.historicenvironment.scot/access

Toilets

Toilets The nearest adapted toilets are 350m away on Harbour Square, Kirkcudbright.

Staff

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