Brodick Castle


Brodick Castle, the site of this ancient seat of the Dukes of Hamilton which was a fortress even in Viking times. The 13th century fortified tower was developed in the 16th century and extended by Cromwell in the 17th century. The entrance hall and staircase has a collection of 87 stags´ heads and the kitchen has a huge collection of copper pans. Some furniture dates from the 17th century, with superb paintings, porcelain and silver collected by the Hamiltons and William Beckford, whose daughter was married to the 10th Duke of Hamilton.

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Brodick Castle,
Brodick,
Isle of Arran,
Ayrshire
KA27 8HY

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Information on Brodick Castle, Brodick, Isle of Arran

Opening Times: Castle:Good Friday to 31 Oct daily 11:00-16:30 (closes 15:30 in Oct). Reception centre, shop & walled garden: - Good Friday to 31 Oct daily 10:00-16:30, 1 Nov to 21 Dec Fri to Sun 10:00-15:30. Country Park: All year daily
Admission: Adult £10.00, Concession £7.00, Family £25.00. NTS/NT Members Free.
Location: Ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick and connecting bus to Reception Centre.
Facilities: Full Disabled Access,  Sales Point,  Shop,  Restaurants,  Parking Availability