Dundas Castle, Edinburgh

Name: Dundas Castle
Address: South Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30 9SP, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 131 319 2039

#175 among attractions in Edinburgh

Historical place, Event space, Forts and castles

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Dundas Castle is a 15th-century castle, with substantial 19th-century additions by William Burn, in the Dalmeny parish of West Lothian, Scotland. The home of the Dundas family since the Middle Ages, it was sold in the late 19th century and is currently the residence of politician and businessman Sir Jack Stewart-Clark. The tower house and the adjoining Tudor-Gothic mansion are listed separately as Category A buildings, and the grounds are included in Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland. ()

Alternative names: Built: XV centuryCoordinates: 55°58'30"N, 3°24'53"W

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South QueensferryEdinburgh EH30 9SP United Kingdom

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+44 131 319 2039

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Dundas Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Forth Bridge, Forth Road Bridge, Deep Sea World, Priory Church.

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