Brodick Castle

Isle of Arran
KA27 8HY

Tel: +44 (0)1770 302 202
+44 (0)1770 302 462 (countryside walks & events)
Fax: +44 (0)1770 302 312
Email: brodickcastle@nts.org.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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This is a castle you will never forget! The tall, stately building beckons you with the glow of its warm red sandstone. The setting is superb - fronted by a magnificent bay, surrounded by gardens and overlooked by the majestic mountain of Goatfell.

The castle was built on the site of a Viking fortress and part of it dates from the 13th century. The contents are magnificent and include superb silver, porcelain, paintings and sporting trophies.

Garden and Country Park

The woodland garden, begun in 1923 by the Duchess, is now home to an internationally acclaimed rhododendron collection. The walled garden dating from 1710 has been restored as a Victorian garden. The country park has waymarked trails, woodlands, waterfalls, gorges, wildlife ponds, a nature room and wildlife garden.

Additional Information:


  • Shop


  • Self-service licensed restaurant


  • Picnic site


  • Ice house


  • Adventure playground


  • Ranger service


  • Display centre


  • Parking for disabled by castle


  • Toilets for disabled in castle


  • Baby changing facilities


  • Explanatory text in Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish


  • Guidebook in French and German


  • Braille information sheets
    Opening Times
    (2011 times)
    Castle open 1st April - 31st October:
    Monday - Sunday 11.00am - 4.00pm - closes 3.00pm in October.

    Reception, Shop, Cofee Shop 1st April - 31 October:
    Monday - Sunday 10.00am - 4.30pm.

    Tearoom 1st April - 31st October:
    Monday - Sunday 11.00am - 4.00pm.



    Admission Charges
    (2011 prices)
    Castle, Garden and Visitor Facilities:
    Adult £11.00; Concession £8.00.
    Family (2 adults + up to 4 children) £27.00.
    Family (1 adult + up to 4 children) £21.00.

    NTS and NT members free.

    Gardens Only:
    Adult £6.00; Concession £5.00.
    Family £16.00; Single Family £12.00.

    Car Park pay and display £2.00 (out of hour).

    Directions
    Isle of Arran.
    Ferries from Ardrossan to Brodick and from Claonaig, Kintyre to Lochranza. (Ferry enquiries: +44 (0)1475 650 100)
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    Brodick Castle Postcode for SatNav: KA27 8HY

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