Castle Map

Scotland

Castles near Dundee

97 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre: every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

The closest is Dudhope Castle, 1 km north-west of the city centre; the most famous is Balmoral Castle (#18 of 9,035 worldwide) 66 km north. The oldest dated site in the circle is Trimontium, founded c. 79.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries: Scotland (95), England (2).

Within 25 km of Dundee

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 25 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 41 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q123709.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Dundee?

The Castle Map atlas maps 97 landmarks (59 castles · 2 fortresses · 8 palaces & châteaux · 28 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Dundee, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Dundee?

Dudhope Castle, a castle 1 km north-west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Dundee?

Balmoral Castle, ranked #18 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 66 km north from Dundee.

What is the oldest castle near Dundee?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Trimontium, founded c. 79: 97 km south. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Edinburgh (58 km) · Aberdeen (93 km) · Glasgow (104 km) · Inverness (137 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.