Castle Campbell at a glance
Castle Campbell stands above Dollar Glen, a steep green gorge below the Ochil Hills. The town of Dollar is about 13 miles north-east of Stirling, and you can walk into the glen on foot from the village. The glen belongs to the National Trust for Scotland, while Historic Environment Scotland runs the castle.
You can do two things here. Visit the castle in the summer season, or walk the glen, which is free and generally open all year. The castle is closed from 1 October to 31 March, so a winter trip means the glen only.
Castle Campbell opening times and tickets
Prices for 2026. The online price is the lower one.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Open season | 1 April to 30 September, daily 10:00–16:30 |
| Lunch closure | 12:30–13:30 |
| Last entry | 16:00 |
| Winter | 1 October to 31 March: closed |
| Adult (16 to 64) | £7.50 online, £8.50 on site |
| Age 65 and over | £6 online, £6.80 on site |
| Child (7 to 15) | £3.50 online, £4 on site |
| Members | Historic Environment Scotland members free; National Trust for Scotland members free with their card |
Check the opening times shortly before you travel, since only the summer season includes the interior. If you need a plan for the winter months, take the glen walk and add Stirling Castle tickets, since the castle keeps winter hours of 9:30–17:00 from 1 October to 31 March.
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Dollar Glen walks
Dollar Glen is free to enter and generally open all year. There are two routes: a southern loop of about 1.3 miles and a northern route of about 0.4 miles. Both pass Castle Campbell. The paths run through woodland, they are steep and uneven, and there is a narrow footbridge with steps near the castle.
In strong wind, postpone your visit and choose a calmer day. Livestock graze nearby. Keep dogs under close control and give animals plenty of room. Wear sturdy footwear for the steep, uneven ground.
How to time your visit
The castle closes for lunch from 12:30 to 13:30 and the last entry is at 16:00, so a visit works best in the morning or after 13:30. Combine the castle with a loop through the glen: the southern loop of about 1.3 miles passes the castle, and the shorter northern route of about 0.4 miles does as well. Allow time for the steep climb from the car park, which is about 500 m from the castle.
Parking and access
Plan the car park first, because the castle has no public road access.
Brewlands car park
14 standard spaces and 2 accessible spaces, about 500 m from the castle. The access road is steep and single-track.
Large vehicles
Coaches and other large vehicles use Quarry Car Park. Beyond Brewlands there is no public vehicle access to the castle.
Accessibility
The site has steep sections and a narrow footbridge with steps. It is not suitable for wheelchairs or wide pushchairs.
On foot from Dollar
Walking up through the glen from the village is possible. See getting there for how to reach the area.
Combining Castle Campbell with other places
Dollar is one of the Hillfoots towns at the foot of the Ochil Hills. The Ochil Hills page covers longer walks nearby, including Dumyat. Alloa and its tower house are close by, and Alloa Tower opens Friday to Monday from 3 April to 31 October. If you want to sleep nearby, where to stay compares Dollar with Alloa, Stirling and Bridge of Allan.
Dollar works best as a base for walkers. The paths are steep, and in winter the castle interior is closed, so it suits visitors who come for the glen rather than for indoor sights.
Castle Campbell: frequently asked questions
Is Castle Campbell open in winter?
No. The castle is closed from 1 October to 31 March. Dollar Glen stays free and generally open, but the paths are steep and uneven, and strong wind is a reason to postpone.
How much does Castle Campbell cost?
An adult ticket aged 16 to 64 is £7.50 online or £8.50 on site in 2026. Visitors aged 65 and over pay £6 or £6.80, and children aged 7 to 15 pay £3.50 or £4. Members of Historic Environment Scotland enter free, and National Trust for Scotland members do too with their card.
Where do I park for Castle Campbell?
Brewlands car park has 14 standard and 2 accessible spaces, about 500 m from the castle, reached by a steep single-track road. Large vehicles use Quarry Car Park.
How long are the Dollar Glen walks?
The southern loop is about 1.3 miles and the northern route about 0.4 miles. Both pass Castle Campbell. Expect steep, uneven woodland paths.
Is Castle Campbell suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs?
No. The site has steep sections and a narrow footbridge with steps, so it is unsuitable for wheelchairs and wide pushchairs.
Is alloa.org the official Castle Campbell site?
No. This is an independent travel guide with no link to Historic Environment Scotland, the National Trust for Scotland or the council.