Dundonal Castle - Dundonald, Ayrshire

The Castle and the Visitor Centre are now closed for the Winter, and will re-open at the start of our new season on Saturday the 30th March 2013.

The Officials, Committee, and Staff, of the Friends of Dundonald Castle wish to acknowledge the support we have had during the past Season from visitors and friends.

It is hoped you all enjoyed your visit to our Historic Castle, and that you can recommend to your friends and acquaintances, that Dundonald Castle is an iconic historical monument not to be missed during 2013.

Situated in rural Ayrshire, against a spectacular coastal backdrop, Dundonald Castle is a monument which stands as testimony, not only to the origins of the Royal Stewart dynasty, but also to the development of the nation of Scotland itself.

Having lapsed into obscurity from the 16th Century onwards, Dundonald Castle has experienced something of a renaissance, transformed from a forgotten and neglected ruin into one of Ayrshire’s must see visitor attractions.

The Friends of Dundonald Castle seek to promote awareness and interpret the history of the site by providing; guides who can conduct visitors around the castle, an exhibition space with highly detailed models recreating the evolution of the castle hill and by the production of a new guidebook relating the castles development and history.

But it’s more than a visitor attraction. With weddings, musical events and even serving as a film venue, Dundonald Castle is increasingly a living castle, contributing not only as a stopping point for visitors but also as a focus for the local community.

Header photo copyright Alan Kempster – http://www.flickr.com/photos/velton/