{"id":1723,"date":"2024-12-12T16:20:30","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T16:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visit-angus.blue2web.co.uk\/?post_type=attraction&#038;p=1723"},"modified":"2025-02-07T10:14:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T10:14:39","slug":"dunninald-castle-and-gardens","status":"publish","type":"attraction","link":"https:\/\/visitangus.com\/things-to-see-do\/attractions\/dunninald-castle-and-gardens\/","title":{"rendered":"Dunninald Castle and Gardens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dunninald was built in 1824 by the architect James Gillespie Graham in the Gothic Revival style.<\/p>\n<p>Guided tours of the castle explain the history of the house, the collections of furniture, paintings and displays of fine needlework, photographs and memorabilia. Examples of fine plasterwork and trempe l\u2019oeil are also on show.<\/p>\n<p>Snowdrops in Spring and bluebells in May carpet the woods and wild garden. At its best in July, a highlight of Dunninald is the walled garden. Set a short walk from the house, at the end of a beech avenue the walled garden is south facing with a curved wall, and planted with traditional mixed borders, vegetables, soft fruits, fruit trees and a greenhouse.<\/p>\n<p>Groups are welcome throughout the year, by prior arrangement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Opening Times:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gardens:<\/p>\n<p>1 May to 31 August 2025<br \/>\nSunday, Monday &amp; Tuesday \u2013 1pm to 5pm (no booking required)<\/p>\n<p>Castle:<\/p>\n<p>10 to 18 May 2025<br \/>\nGuided tours daily at 2pm and 3pm (booking advised)<\/p>\n<p>12 to 27 July 2025<br \/>\nGuided tours daily at 2pm and 3pm (booking advised)<\/p>\n<p>Advance booking advised by telephone on 01674 672031 or by email to visitorinformation@dunninald.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Entry Fee:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Tickets are payable on arrival \u2013 \u00a312 adults, under 16 free.<br \/>\nGardens only (no pre-booking required) \u2013 \u00a35, under 16 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