The island and grounds are open. 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. Cross the River Dee by boat to visit this enchanting castle set on its own island. Rich with wildflowers in summer, you might see opsreys and otters hunting in the river. The castle was besieged by King James II for two months in 1455, and fell after the king bribed the garrison to surrender.
Unfortunately, this is the third Historic Scotland site I have visited in Dumfries within 4 days that has been closed, with the same signs and no hint of when it might reopen. It's a nice walk across the nature reserve to see the castle from a distance but ultimately it's currently a walk with a view of a castle. It's a shame you can't even go on the boat and walk around the outside, even if you can't go inside.
Castle on a island only reachable by national trust ferry boat. Kids will love it. Also saw otter. Falcon flew over. Good short walk around nature reserve on same site. Osprey viewing in summer.
First time visiting and would recommend. Excellent facilities and wheelchair access. A gentle walk from the car park brings you to excellent views of the castle. Beautiful flora and fauna as we change from summer to autumn
This is a fantastic castle that sits on its own island there is a free car park that leads onto the walk to the castle which is 0.5 miles away the footpath is very well maintained and could be accessed via a good mobility wheel chair.There are various hides for bird watching mainly the ospreys that nest nearby. The castle itself is closed due to the ongoing HSE reviews that seem to have closed almost all historic Scotland sites which I don't agree with as no work seems to be going on at any of them that I have seen but the views are worth while as are the ospreys however I didn't see them on the day we visited there is a visitor center at the car park.
Nice castle but currently out of order set in nature reserve with many black slugs on the trail but children had great fun with disabled wheelchair access .toilets very good
Amazing castle. With boat trip includes! (It's on an island!!) Cant express how much fun visiting was. Nice walk to it. Boat cross and we got to see lots of wildlife. Castle was lovely to explore. Staff were ace. Only PS4.50 per person.
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Unfortunately, this is the third Historic Scotland site I have visited in Dumfries within 4 days that has been closed, with the same signs and no hint of when it might reopen. It's a nice walk across the nature reserve to see the castle from a distance but ultimately it's currently a walk with a view of a castle. It's a shame you can't even go on the boat and walk around the outside, even if you can't go inside.
Castle on a island only reachable by national trust ferry boat. Kids will love it. Also saw otter. Falcon flew over. Good short walk around nature reserve on same site. Osprey viewing in summer.
First time visiting and would recommend. Excellent facilities and wheelchair access. A gentle walk from the car park brings you to excellent views of the castle. Beautiful flora and fauna as we change from summer to autumn
This is a fantastic castle that sits on its own island there is a free car park that leads onto the walk to the castle which is 0.5 miles away the footpath is very well maintained and could be accessed via a good mobility wheel chair.There are various hides for bird watching mainly the ospreys that nest nearby. The castle itself is closed due to the ongoing HSE reviews that seem to have closed almost all historic Scotland sites which I don't agree with as no work seems to be going on at any of them that I have seen but the views are worth while as are the ospreys however I didn't see them on the day we visited there is a visitor center at the car park.
Nice castle but currently out of order set in nature reserve with many black slugs on the trail but children had great fun with disabled wheelchair access .toilets very good
Amazing castle. With boat trip includes! (It's on an island!!) Cant express how much fun visiting was. Nice walk to it. Boat cross and we got to see lots of wildlife. Castle was lovely to explore. Staff were ace. Only PS4.50 per person.
