Broughty Castle Museum

23/05/2026

Open now!

Grab the family, your friends, the dogs and anyone else and head for the market at Broughty Castle Museum

🛍️ 30 fabulous stalls featuring a huge variety of arts and crafts
🤩A mix of new and returning stalls. Always something new each time you visit
🌿Fabulous pop up street food vendors

🎟️ Entry £2 for adults. Under 16s free

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‼We are OPEN!!!!!
👪Grab the family, your friends, the dogs and anyone else and head for Broughty Castle Museum
✨ What's Happening:
🛍️ 30 fabulous stalls featuring a huge variety of arts and crafts
🤩A mix of new and returning stalls. Always something new each time you visit
🌿Fabulous pop up street food vendors
🎟️ Entry £2 for adults. Under 16s free
🐾Dog Friendly
🚗 Lots of parking nearby
🚶‍♂️A short walk from the town centre
🏪 Traders: To apply visit: https://www.theyardevents.co.uk/sell-with-us
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23/05/2026

It’s Market Day! 🎉

We’re delighted to once again be hosting The Yard Market here at Broughty Castle.

Come along and support over 35 fantastic local traders and browse a wide range of beautiful products – you’re sure to find something you love!

The market and the Castle Museum are open from 10am to 4pm, and we’d love to see you there.

Market entry: £2 for adults, free for under 16s
Castle entry: Free for all (donations are warmly welcomed and appreciated)

With the forecast looking good, it’s set to be a brilliant day - so why not come down and enjoy the atmosphere at one of Dundee’s most iconic historic sites?

04/05/2026

⏰Just under 3 weeks to go until we arrive at Broughty Castle Museum on Saturday 23rd May for our next Artisan Market
✨ What's Happening:
🛍️ 30 fabulous stalls featuring a huge variety of arts, crafts and food
🤩A mix of new and returning stalls. Always something new each time you visit
🌿Fabulous pop up street food vendors and hot drinks
🎟️ Entry £2 for adults. Under 16s free
🐾Dog Friendly
🚗 Lots of parking nearby
🚶‍♂️A short walk from the town centre
🏪 Traders: To apply visit: https://www.theyardevents.co.uk/sell-with-us

22/04/2026

Incredible photo of the sky over Broughty Ferry by The Kilted Photographer 😍

Brougthy Castle, Dundee 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💛



Friends of Broughty Castle Broughty Castle Museum

20/04/2026

🥰Thank you so much to everyone who showed up today and supported us and the Castle. It was fabulous to see you and all your beautiful pups.
📸Photos will be out next week - keep a look out on the page and in our FB Events
📅We will be back at the Castle for The Summer Barket on 19th July
🏪 Traders: To book a stall or just to ask a question visit: https://www.theyardevents.co.uk

19/04/2026

🐾 Good morning, Dundee! It’s Barket Day at Broughty Castle

The sun’s up, the stalls are setting out their goodies, and we’re ready for a full day celebrating our four‑legged friends.

🛍️ The Yard Barket – Today, 10am–4pm
Browse brilliant stalls packed with treats, toys, accessories and more for your furry companions — and enjoy dog show activities taking place throughout the day.

⚠️ A quick reminder: Dogs are very welcome in the market area, but due to the historic nature of the site, they can’t enter the Castle Courtyard.

🎟️ Entry
Market: £2 for adults | Free for under 16s
Castle: Free for all (donations warmly appreciated)

⏰ Opening Times
The Castle is opening early today — 10am–4pm — to welcome Barket visitors.

Come along, support local makers, meet fellow dog lovers, and enjoy a fantastic Sunday at one of Dundee’s most iconic historic sites. While you’re here, don’t miss a visit to the brilliant Broughty Castle Museum, full of local history, wildlife stories, and stunning views.

18/04/2026

🏰 We’re thrilled to welcome The Yard Market back to Broughty Castle this weekend — two brilliant days celebrating local makers, creativity, and our four‑legged friends. Here’s what’s happening:

🛍️ Today – The Yard Market
Over 30 talented local crafters bringing handmade treasures, tasty treats, unique gifts and more — a brilliant chance to discover something unique while supporting local talent.

🐾 Tomorrow – The Yard Barket
A full day dedicated to pet lovers. Explore stalls packed with goodies for your furry companions and enjoy a fun dog show to round things off.

⚠️ Please note: Dogs are very welcome in the market area, but due to the historic nature of the site, they cannot enter the Castle Courtyard.

🎟️ Entry Info
Market: £2 for adults | Free for under 16s
Castle: Free for all (donations warmly appreciated)

⏰ Opening Times
Both the Castle and the Market are open 10am – 4pm on both days.

Come along, explore, support local makers, and enjoy a fantastic weekend at one of Dundee’s most iconic historic sites.

14/04/2026

Have you spotted our new posters around Dundee? Keep an eye out and let us know where you’ve seen them!

01/04/2026

🐰 Hop into Easter at Broughty Castle Museum! 🐣

We’re excited to welcome families back to the museum this Easter weekend! Pop in and see if you can spot all of our hidden Easter rabbits tucked around the castle and grounds.

Tell us how many you’ve found and you could win a tasty Easter egg! 🍫

We’ve got a limited number to give away each day on Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th April so get here early!

Don’t miss out, once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Hop to it! 🐇💨

Visit Broughty Ferry

31/03/2026

🌟 Broughty Castle Museum Reopens Wednesday 1 April! 🌟

We’re excited to welcome residents and visitors back as Broughty Castle Museum opens for the 2026 summer season on Wednesday 1 April.

The museum is a must‑see attraction at the heart of the Ferry, offering a changing programme of events, activities and displays for all ages. It holds a special place in the community, loved by both locals and visitors.

The museum is FREE to visit, and while admission is free, we’re always grateful for donations that help support our work.

Whether you live locally or are discovering it for the first time, come explore the stories, views and experiences that make the castle such a unique part of the area.