Armadale Castle

Highland, Scotland

Country house Sleat, Skye, Highland, Scotland, UK

Opening Open daily from Friday 27th March 2026, 9.30am–5pm each day (last entry 4.30pm). Opening hours may change at short notice in response to adverse weather.

Price General admission prices not stated. Pre-booked groups of 8 or more qualify for a discounted entrance fee of £12.50 per guest; concession price tickets available for disabled visitors; free entrance for a carer; coach drivers and guides of pre-booked groups enjoy free access.

Typical visit Not provided yet

Age fit Suitable for the whole family, with an adventure playground, children's trails and family activities. Young children must be supervised due to unfenced ponds and uneven surfaces in the Gardens.

Setting indoor/outdoor

The experience

About this day out

Armadale Castle, Gardens & Museum of the Isles is a visitor attraction on a 20,000-acre working Highland estate on the southern tip of the Isle of Skye, near the Armadale ferry terminal. Visitors can explore 40 acres of colourful gardens and woodland trails around the romantic ruins of Armadale Castle and discover the story of Clan Donald, Scotland's largest and most powerful clan, in the Museum. The estate also offers a cafe, shop and self-catering accommodation on the Sleat peninsula.

When to go

Opening calendar

Open daily from Friday 27th March 2026, 9.30am–5pm each day (last entry 4.30pm). Opening hours may change at short notice in response to adverse weather.

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: General admission prices not stated. Pre-booked groups of 8 or more qualify for a discounted entrance fee of £12.50 per guest; concession price tickets available for disabled visitors; free entrance for a carer; coach drivers and guides of pre-booked groups enjoy free access.

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

Museum of the IslesStables CafeGift shopAdventure playgroundPicnic areaBaby changing facilities (Museum and Cafe)Accessible toilets (Museum and Stables Cafe)Ticket officeLarge free car parkBike racks40 acres of gardens and woodland trailsSelf-catering accommodation

Accessibility: Three dedicated disabled parking bays near the entrance between the Stables Cafe and ticket office, with staff able to assist with additional parking. Accessible toilets in the Museum and Stables Cafe. All indoor visitor facilities (Museum, ticket office, shop, Stables Cafe) are on one level. Main routes in the Gardens are wheelchair and pushchair friendly, with seating at regular points. Concession tickets for disabled visitors and free entry for carers. Guide and assistance dogs welcome in the Gardens and Museum.
Parking: Large free car park on site, with three dedicated disabled parking bays near the entrance and free dedicated coach parking for pre-booked groups. Bike racks available in the car park.
Dogs: Dogs welcome in the Gardens on a lead; assistance dogs only in the Museum.

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