Lochleven Castle
Address
Perthshire Kinross and Angus
Highlands
Scotland
KY13 8UF
Perthshire Kinross and Angus
Highlands
Scotland
KY13 8UF
About
This late 14th or early 15th century tower was the setting for the most traumatic year in the life of Mary Queen of Scots. Visitors can enjoy the fragrance from the large beds of pink purslane in the south and east wooded walks from April to July.
Some of the highlights include:
- The boat ride – follow in the footsteps of Robert Bruce and Mary Queen of Scots as you cross the loch to the island.
- The location – the quiet island setting lets the visitor explore at leisure and conjure up images of the hapless Mary languishing in her prison.
- The 14th-century tower house – still largely complete, and where the visitor will stand in the rooms that served as Mary’s prison cell.
- The 16th-century Glassin Tower – a charming residential tower projecting from the castle’s enclosure wall.
Opening times
Summer
1st April – 30th September
Open daily from 10:00am to last outward sailing at 4.15pm
Winter (October only)
1st-31st October
Open daily from 10:00am to last outward sailing at 3.15pm
Prices
April - October
Adult - £5.50
Child - £3.30
Concession - £4.40
