Stunning Clifftop Ruined Castle - Full of History and Beauty (Dunnottar Castle (Stonehaven))

Member Name: Sarahpup

Product:	Dunnottar Castle (Stonehaven)
Date:	09/06/09 (6 review reads)
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Advantages: Breathtaking views and scenery

Disadvantages: Opening times not always as stated

Dunnottar Castle is a fabulous ruined clifftop castle, near Stonehaven (near Aberdeen). We drove up the Angus coastal route, which is stunning itself. When you get to the castle, there is a small area to park your car - in the summer, you will probably end up parking on the verge of the road, as it can get quite busy. From the car park, you can see the castle on the clifftop, it's stunning. You will walk about a mile to the castle, past some fields and down some cliff steps, before reaching the base of the cliff that the castle is built on. Then it's up some more steps to the castle itself. It is a ruined castel, so there's not a huge amount to see, although quite a bit of it is still intact, and the owners have provided quite a bit of information about the castle and its history. Make sure to give yourself enough time not only to visit the castle, but to explore the surrounding clifftops, and rocky beaches, as the scenery, and views are breathtaking. Well worth a visit, although, if you go in winter, make sure you call ahead to see if the castle will be open that day - we didn't one of the times we visited, and it was shut, despite the tousrist information saying differently. We still had a great time, with a nice walk on the cliffs, but it would have been better to actually get into the castle!

Summary: A romantic historical walk - perfect with a loved one