Dunnottar Castle
Stonehaven, United Kingdom
Clifftop ruins on a rock almost cut off from the mainland, where the Scottish crown jewels were once hidden.
- Nearest town
- Stonehaven, United Kingdom
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 56.9460, -2.1970
- Editor's pick
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Stonehaven Queen Elizabeth Park Caravan Club SiteMotorhome stopover3 km from Dunnottar CastleTentsMotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
- Upper Crawton ParkCampsite4 km from Dunnottar Castle · 5 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterDogs allowed
- Inverbervie Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover12 km from Dunnottar CastleTentsMotorhomesDrinking waterToilets
- Wairds Park CampsiteCampsite18 km from Dunnottar Castle · 15 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Miltonhaven Seaside Caravan Park & CampsiteCampsite21 km from Dunnottar Castle · 22 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Ecclesgreig Holiday ParkMotorhome stopover23 km from Dunnottar CastleCaravansMotorhomesElectricity
All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Dunnottar Castle?
Dunnottar Castle is in Stonehaven, United Kingdom, at GPS 56.9460, -2.1970. It is about 23 km from Aberdeen.
Can you camp near Dunnottar Castle?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Stonehaven Queen Elizabeth Park Caravan Club Site, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 14 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Dunnottar Castle?
Dunnottar Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms.
What is there to see near Dunnottar Castle?
Places worth a stop nearby: Loch an Eilein (101 km), Edinburgh Old Town (126 km), Culloden Battlefield (129 km) and Rosslyn Chapel (135 km).
When is the best time to visit Dunnottar Castle?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)