Name: Dunnottar Castle
Address: Stonehaven, AB39 2TL, GB
Telephone: 01569 766320

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Dunnottar Castle Parks & Walks

Dunnottar Castle is a clifftop fortress ruin on a rocky outcrop 1.6 miles south of Stonehaven, surrounded by the North Sea on three sides. Once the stronghold of the Earls Marischal, it hosted William Wallace and Mary Queen of Scots and is known for protecting the Scottish crown jewels from Cromwell's army in the 1650s.

Why go here

✓Dramatic clifftop fortress with sweeping North Sea views and coastal walking routes
✓Medieval ruins set 160ft above the water offer both history and spectacular scenery
✓Extensive grounds give dogs room to explore beyond the castle itself

Dog-friendly info

✓Dogs must stay on leads throughout the site to protect wildlife and other visitors
✓Confident dogs handle the cliff terrain well; nervous dogs may find crowds challenging in summer
✓Bring water for your dog—exposed clifftop location means no natural water sources nearby

Address

Stonehaven, AB39 2TL

01569 766320

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Stonehaven, AB39 2TL

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