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Castle Campbell
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| Looking for: | Castles, Educational | | Address: | Dollar
Clackmannanshire
Central Scotland | | Postcode: | FK14 7PP | | Nearest City: | Stirling | | Telephone: | +44 (0)1259 742 408 |
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Description
Dramatically situated above Dollar Glen, is the forbidding-looking 15th century fortress, Castle Campbell.
The castle was the lowland stronghold of the Campbell earls of Argyll who were seldom far from the major political and religious events of late medieval Scotland. Summer café (home baking). A circular walk winds through the step sided glen; the ancient woodland is rich wid flowers and birds. | Location | 1.5 km north of the A91, East of Stirling.
Region - Central and West.
Grid reference NS 961 993
Post code FK14 7PP.
Cycle Routes - Site on the National Cycle Network
Public transport - From Stirling Station walk, 4 mins to Murray Place. Take Stagecoach bus no 23 (St Andrews) to Dollar Bridge Street (33 mins). Walk 30 mins to Castle Campbell.
Please note: there is no coach/bus access.
| | Contact | Tel 01259 742408
| | Opening times | Summer (1 April - 30 September), Monday to Sunday, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
Winter (1 October - 31 March), Saturday to Wednesday (closed Thursday and Friday), 9.30 am to 4.30 pm
| | 2007 Admission prices | Adult £4.50 Child £2.25 Concessions £3.50
| | Accessibility | There is a grassed terrace, although access via the cobbled yard can not easily be crossed for visitors with wheelchairs. The castle interior is not suitable for visitors with physical disabilities.
Parking - There are two main car parks located 500m and 1km walk from the Castle.
Toilets - Not adapted
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