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Dunnottar Castle

Stonehaven, Scotland

Clifftop fortress ruins on a sea stack where the Honours of Scotland were hidden from Cromwell.

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Visiting

Opening times
Daily (weather permitting)
How long to allow
1.5 hours
Best time to go
Golden hour
Accessibility
Many steep steps

Getting there

Address
Stonehaven, AB39 2TL
Parking
Free car park
Nearest station
Stonehaven (2 miles walk)

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