Claypotts Castle Castle
16th-century Scottish castle with distinctive L-plan
This 16th-century Z-plan tower house near Dundee remains one of Scotland's best-preserved tower houses; visitors study its stonework, defensive layout and photogenic ruined exterior.
Claypotts Castle at a Glance#
Address: Claypotts Castle, Broughty Ferry vicinity, Dundee, Scotland
Admission: Free (scheduled openings may be listed by local heritage bodies)
How to Get to Claypotts Castle#
Claypotts is near Broughty Ferry, east of Dundee. From Dundee, take local roads (A913) toward Broughty Ferry; limited street parking and local bus routes serve the area.
Tips for Visiting Claypotts Castle#
- Visit on a clear day to appreciate the masonry details; the castle sits near the sea and weather can obscure views.
- The courtyard shows distinct weathering patterns - bring a macro lens to capture medieval tooling marks.
Best Time to Visit Claypotts Castle#
Summer for best weather; off-season visits are quieter but can be windy.
Weather & Climate near Claypotts Castle#
Claypotts Castle's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 19°C. Moderate rainfall (668 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 6° | -2° | 71 mm | overcast | 94% | 6.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | 0° - 7° | -1° | 47 mm | overcast | 93% | 5.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 1° | 50 mm | overcast | 90% | 6.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 4° | 44 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 8° | 50 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.6 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 16.2h |
| June | Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 51 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.3h |
| July | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 50 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 16.8h |
| August | Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 52 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.9h |
| September | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 62 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 13° | 6° | 67 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 9° | 2° | 59 mm | overcast | 94% | 5.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | 1° - 7° | -1° | 65 mm | overcast | 95% | 5.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
