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Dunnottar Castle

Stonehaven

Ruined clifftop fortress on the Aberdeenshire coast, 1.6 miles south of Stonehaven and just off the A92.

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Where to stay

  • StonehavenHarbour town about 5 minutes away with a station, inns and guest houses
  • AberdeenCity with the widest choice, about 25 minutes away
  • PortlethenTown on the way to Aberdeen, about 15 minutes away
  • InverbervieCoastal town about 20 minutes away
  • LaurencekirkSmall town on the A90, about 20 minutes away

Getting there

  • The castle is just off the A92 Stonehaven to Montrose road; Aberdeen Airport is 20 miles away, about 25 minutes by car
  • Stonehaven is the nearest station; X7 and 107 buses from Aberdeen stop on the A92 a short walk from the car park
  • The car park is free but small, with accessible spaces and bike racks by the coach park
  • Walkers can reach the castle on foot from Stonehaven harbour
TipWear sturdy footwear and waterproofs for the cliff paths. The car park is small, so share cars where you can or walk from Stonehaven.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Dunnottar Castle?

Stonehaven: Harbour town about 5 minutes away with a station, inns and guest houses. Aberdeen: City with the widest choice, about 25 minutes away. Portlethen: Town on the way to Aberdeen, about 15 minutes away. Inverbervie: Coastal town about 20 minutes away. Laurencekirk: Small town on the A90, about 20 minutes away.

How do I get to Dunnottar Castle?

The castle is just off the A92 Stonehaven to Montrose road; Aberdeen Airport is 20 miles away, about 25 minutes by car. Stonehaven is the nearest station; X7 and 107 buses from Aberdeen stop on the A92 a short walk from the car park. The car park is free but small, with accessible spaces and bike racks by the coach park. Walkers can reach the castle on foot from Stonehaven harbour.

Any tips for visiting Dunnottar Castle?

Wear sturdy footwear and waterproofs for the cliff paths. The car park is small, so share cars where you can or walk from Stonehaven.

Which airport is closest to Dunnottar Castle?

The nearest airport on this site is Aberdeen International Airport, about 18 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.