Admission charges for 1998 were 4.20 pounds for adults and 2.80 pounds for children, or family tickets for 11.20 pounds. Group and school discounts. It is owned by the National Trust of Scotland. Open from April to September, Monday to Saturday 11am - 5.30pm, Sunday 1.30pm to 5.30pm. In October the castle is open on Saturdays 11am - 5.30pm and Sundays 1.30pm to 5.30pm.
Last entry is usually about an hour before the castle closes.
The grounds are open all year round every day. Various events are hosted here throughout the year including theatre, musical events, teddybears picnic, ranger walks, flower festivals. The formal gardens were laid out in 1850 by Barry, the architect who built the Victorian extension to Dunrobin and also the Houses of Parliament in London. The 1998 admission charges were 5 pounds for adults, 3.50 pounds for over 65s and children. Family tickets available for 15 pounds.