Elche Castle

Elcho Castle

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(240) · Castle in Perth, United Kingdom
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Jul 27, 2024
Great castle amazing surroundings unique rooms and passage ways only down side was for it being a hot day would be good if the wee shop sold some refreshments Full review by Smittysmee8
Jul 1, 2024
One of the loveliest little castles in Scotland. Affordable entry fee and you get to explore a well preserved castle. It’s unique from other castles. Honestly, skip Edinburgh Castle for this gem. You… Full review by Brian M
Jun 17, 2021
Wish we'd looked it up on the website first. Wasted journey. Down a long track through a farmyard. Great location. Oh well. Full review by matthewl20
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Elcho Castle is located a short distance above the south bank of the River Tay. It consists of a Z-plan tower house, with fragments of a surro…
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Are dogs on leads allowed in the grounds?
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DOG POLICY AT HISTORIC SCOTLAND PROPERTIES states that there are NO dogs allowed on any of the grounds at Elcho Castle.
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Are dogs on leafs allowed in the grounds
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The Historic environment scotland website says that only assistance dogs are allowed. I assume that to be guide dogs and hearing dogs etc.
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Answer by Heidi K · Aug 4, 2018
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How large is Rhynd? What is the closest airport?
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Rhynd is very small not even a village! and you would be at least 1 hr from Edinburgh. Edinburgh Airport is closest but accessing the location requires a car Perth is the closest …
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Rhynd is very small not even a village! and you would be at least 1 hr from Edinburgh. Edinburgh Airport is closest but accessing the location requires a car Perth is the closest main centre for accommodation etc.
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The castle is open during the summer months only. It's open daily, but seems to close for lunch most days. When we were there, lunch was 1-2pm. You can wander round the …
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The castle is open during the summer months only. It's open daily, but seems to close for lunch most days. When we were there, lunch was 1-2pm. You can wander round the grounds while it's closed though. There are picnic benches and good views of the River Tay.
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Is it possible to get to the castle from Perth without a car?
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There's no public transport to the site, and its quite remote from even the nearest village so I'd say no.
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