Dunimarle Castle & Gardens

11/02/2025

We would like to thank everyone who attended our Snowdrop Festival and all those who booked a tour with Ian over the weekend.

A huge thank you also goes out for your generous donations to our nominated charities.

We plan to open the gardens again this year around March/April.

07/02/2025

Our tours are all sold out this weekend, but feel free to come along to our Snowdrop festival, free entry, donations, and dogs welcome😊
Open from 10 am until 4 pm.

30/01/2025

Tours are filling up quickly, but we still have a few spaces available for our castle and chapel tours with Ian, our resident tour guide, on February 8th and 9th during our Snowdrop Festival weekend. (Check the link below for tickets.)

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dunimarle-castle-guided-tour-tickets-1151896997929

All donations from the Snowdrop Festival weekend will go to the Scottish Garden Scheme, which does a wonderful job promoting gardens throughout the year, as well as to the West Fife Woodlands, who work hard to maintain the woodland access routes in the area.

Additionally, we will have Amy from Just Baked serving delicious treats to keep you energized during your visit.

On another note, we have been busy with the extensive clean-up after the storms, and we hope everything will be back to normal by next weekend.

We look forward to seeing everyone!

28/01/2025

Storm Eowyn certainly left a trail of destruction as it swept through Ireland and Scotland over the weekend, and unfortunately, Dunimarle Castle was among the affected areas.

We lost a large limb from our Tulip tree, which narrowly missed the chapel. A massive Beech tree took out part of our snowdrop walkway, and we also lost a sizable Rhododendron. Additionally, many substantial limbs were lost from our giant Redwoods along the North Drive.

Myself and our dedicated team of volunteers have already begun the work of cutting and clearing the debris.

We hope to have a new section of pathway installed in time for our opening on the 8th & 9th February for our annual snowdrop festival.

We'll keep you posted.

13/01/2025

Our resident tour guide, Ian "The Footmann" Low, will be joining us for our Snowdrop Festival weekend to lead a historical guided tour of the Victorian part of Dunimarle Castle and St Serf's Chapel.

This fact-packed tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and is a must for anyone interested in the history of Dunimarle and the surrounding area.

Make a day of it by enjoying both the tour and a stroll around our estate, taking in the beautiful display of snowdrops.

Click on the link for tickets and tour time's.

Experience the wonder of a guided Castle and Chapel Tour in just 90 minutes!

13/01/2025

We have joined the Scottish Garden Scheme again this year and are delighted to open our gardens as part of their Scottish Snowdrop Festival for a few special dates this February:

Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th February

Open from 10am until 4pm

Donations welcome in support of our nominated charity - West Fife Woodlands 60% (40% Scottish Garden Scheme)

We look forward to seeing you all!

03/01/2025

The snowdrops aren't hanging about this year. They are up already 😳😂.

Happy New Year, everyone hope you all had an amazing time over the festive season.

05/11/2024

Our Castle & Gardens will remain closed until February of next year, when we will kick off our activities once again with the annual snowdrop festival. This event is held in partnership with the Scottish Garden Scheme and aims to celebrate the beauty of spring as it emerges.

Reflecting on this past year, it has been a whirlwind of activity and transformation. Our exceptional group of volunteers, who are truly the backbone of our operation, are currently engaged in a variety of important tasks that had to be set aside until our end of season closure. Their hard work includes planting vibrant new flora, enhancing our plant labelling for better visitor education, and conducting crucial repairs to ensure our gardens remain welcoming and accessible.

Looking ahead to next year, we are excited to introduce guided Garden tours led by our knowledgeable resident tour guide, Ian. With his expertise as both a historian and a horticulturist, Ian will bring the fascinating stories of our gardens to life. Additionally, we will showcase a unique guided exhibition highlighting the remarkable finds from our ice-house, offering visitors a glimpse into the past.

In closing, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all our visitors and followers for your unwavering support during this transformative year. We eagerly anticipate welcoming you back to experience the beauty and charm of our castle and gardens next year!

28/10/2024

Join us for our final tour of the season!

Our knowledgeable and entertaining resident tour guide Ian will lead the way.

The tour features a guided walk through the Castle, Ice House, and our beautiful Chapel.

Ian, our dedicated historian, will share fascinating insights into the estate's history, including events that inspired elements of the play Macbeth.

Date: 31st October.
Time: 11am or 2pm.
Booking: Eventbrite
Cost: £10pp.
Duration: 90 minutes.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dunimarle-castle-guided-tour-tickets-1029927299277

24/10/2024

Looks like spring is just around the corner 😯

07/10/2024

Come and enjoy a beautiful autumn morning at Dunimarle Castle.

Take a leisurely stroll around our stunning estate, and feel free to bring your furry friends along - we have facilities for dogs too!🐶

Our gardens are open for everyone to enjoy, and the last entry is at 3.30.

We can't wait to welcome you!😃

30/09/2024

Our popular guided tour dates for October are
now available to book.
Early booking is recommended as this will be our last tours of 2024.
The tour includes a guided walk through the
Castle, Ice House, and our beautiful Chapel,
where lan our dedicated historian will talk
you through the fantastic history of the
estate and some of the events that even led
to a feature in the play Macbeth.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dunimarle-castle-guided-tour-tickets-937513436927

28/08/2024

Dear valued customers,

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of the Orangery Tearoom.

For those who have made table reservations, we will be in touch with you in the coming weeks.

If you hold a gift voucher, please reach out to us directly to receive a full refund.

We would like to express our gratitude for your support during these past months.

Thank you, The staff of the Orangery Tearoom.

28/08/2024

🌿Just a reminder to always look up.
Like under this canopy of trees on our snow drop walk , beautiful. 🌿

24/08/2024

A speckled wood butterfly enjoying some sun in the garden yesterday.
Looks like another beautiful day ahead.
Open today 10am till 4pm.
✨️🦋

22/08/2024

Opening again just in time for lunch! ☕️
After a safety check on the trees and watching the weather we have decided to reopen our gardens today. Our woodland walk will remain shut as a precaution though. Please respect the red tape as it is for your safety.

22/08/2024

We found this beautiful peacock butterfly in one of our turrets.
Gave them a peach for some sugar and when they get their strength back release them out into the world.
It's so important for us here at the castle to look after our wildlife.
Have you spotted any more butterflies around our grounds?
We would love to see photos 🥰🦋

16/08/2024

Another beautiful day about to start. Why not explore our beautiful gardens, or adventure down the woodland walk.

Below is our fig tree which climbs the castles edible wall.