Despite this being on our door step and visited many times over the years, I have never visited them actual castle during the winter months. The views are amazing, staff super friendly and very informative and visiting on a cold winters day gave a real appreciation for the conditions people lived in at the castle and how cold certain eras would have been. A great afternoon out with the kids, exploring and discussing the history and how the castle was built and a must see for any one visiting or simply just living in the area

The only reason I gave this 4 rather than 5 was because it was actually closed when we visited due to bad weather! It is simply stunning and the views surrounding the castle are amazing. We were so lucky with the weather as despite there being very high winds and it being freezing cold, we had lovely blue skies! The castle is just 2/3 miles outside Stonehaven. It is definitely worth a visit even if it is closed!!

What an experience visiting this castle, thankfully the weather was on our side and it was made perfect for wondering around. The history behind this castle is extraordinary and a must see. £9 for adults to go in and there’s no rush to get you in and out. The views are amazing, clean and the grounds are well maintained. Lovely little gem

Dunnottar Castle was our favourite castle in Scotland (we have seen a lot). The preservation of all the different buildings really helped show what life was like over the past thousand years or so. The presentation by the Scottish Tourist Board was professional and added to the quality experience.

If you're anywhere near Aberdeenshire, you NEED to come to Dunnottar. An absolutely beautiful experience. Lots of incredible history, but also beautiful scenery and great walking areas. There's also a really nice cafe across from the entrance near the car park where you can get a MEAN hot chocolate. This castle is stunning, and has seen so much history. To be able to share in that even just a little was humbling and inspiring.

Dunnottar Castle is located on a rocky outcrop along the Aberdeenshire Coastal Trail. The castle is perched atop a 160 foot rock and surrounded on three sides by the North Sea. Absolutely beautiful evocative cliff-top ruins that is so beautiful. It was so cod & windy when we were there but the amazing view was well with the drive from Aberdeen.

A superb historical visit, a must for anyone interested in Scottish castles and their history. Dunnottar is on the top of my list from all the castles I've visited! It's a unique experience,with unique views, all areas have information signs, and you really get a feel of life in the castle! Toilets on site, cafe stall in the car park Staff helpful and informative. Take note it closes if there are high winds so check out opening days before you visit. Lots of steps up and down, quite steep sides so not for those with vertigo!

Stunning views, incredible ruins...there's nothing like Dunnottar. There is a bit of a long walk from the car park to the castle (and a TON of stairs), so it's not all that accessible for those with mobility problems, unfortunately, but if you don't mind the walk, do go and see it for yourself. (The stairs to/from the castle are fairly even, and there is a spot with a bench about 1/3-1/2 way down/up, but once you get to the castle, the stone steps are very uneven, as is fairly common in medieval castles, so be aware). Once you get into the castle grounds, you're able to go most places without worrying about stairs. There are some (for example, if you want to climb up into the keep), but you're not forced into any building you don't want to go to and are able to go pretty much anywhere/everywhere at your leisure. Highly recommend if you're physically able. (Note: if it's been rainy, the lawn can get a bit slippy and muddy, so be aware of this as well).

This castle is amazing! The history behind the castle is fascinating and the setting is beautiful. We have toured other castles in the area, but this experience stands out as unique. It was great being able to explore the ruins as a family and it was not too crowded. I would recommend this for any family wanting to explore a bit of history.

If you don't like climbing a lot of stairs then this might not be for you, otherwise get climbing and have a great time. Absolutely stunning setting and though this is a "ruined" castle there is more than enough structure to be able to imagine what life might have been like living there. Plenty of information boards that tell you the history. There are only two small downsides. Though there were plenty of information boards around to tell you about the history of the castle they were all in English. Fine for me but there were plenty of tourists there from overseas and I could see no information facilities for them. Perhaps QR codes for different language voice guides might be a good idea. Secondly there is a huge amount of hogweed growing around the grounds. Considering that this is a plant that can cause severe burns to the skin some warning signs might be in order. Loved the place, would visit again, but the two downsides are the only things stopping me from giving it a perfect five.