Mains Castle, Dundee

Name: Mains Castle
Address: Mains Loan, Dundee, DD4 9BX, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 7707 526706

#24 among attractions in Dundee

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Mains Castle is a 16th-century castle in Dundee, Scotland. The castle consists of several buildings surrounding a courtyard, although several of the original western buildings no longer exist. The northern and eastern buildings are where the family would have lived, with the servants occupying the southern quarters. The castle also has a large, six-floor, square tower house with dressed cornerstones, which is typical of 16th-century construction. It is a Category A listed building. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 56°29'8"N, 2°57'29"W

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Mains LoanDundee DD4 9BX United Kingdom

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+44 7707 526706

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

Nearby attractions include: Law, Tannadice Park, Dens Park, Baxter Park.

1.6 miSW
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Sport venue, Sport, Football
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Dens Park, Dundee
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1 miS
Park
Baxter Park, Dundee
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0.5 miNW
Park
Trottick Mill Ponds, Dundee
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Forts and castles
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Library
Coldside Library, Dundee
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1.2 miSW
Neighbourhood
Hilltown, Dundee
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Neighbourhood
Claverhouse, Dundee
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0.8 miNE
Neighbourhood
Fintry, Dundee
21 min walk • Fintry is a housing scheme in Dundee, Scotland. Fintry is located in the north of the city with Mill o' Mains to the west and Whitfield to the east. On the north, Fintry is bordered by farmland, including the Powrie Farm and Powrie Castle. Local parks include Powrie Park and Finlathen Park. Fintry had a population of 6592 in 2011.
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Neighbourhood
Stobswell, Dundee
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mains Castle open?

Mains Castle is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Mains Castle?

Nearby attractions include Trottick Mill Ponds, Dundee (14 min walk), Claverhouse, Dundee (17 min walk), Fintry, Dundee (21 min walk), Pitkerro, Dundee (23 min walk).