Duart Castle Tearoom in Argyll & Bute

Not much else to see in this wet cloudy deserted wilderness, but at least there was a toilet available.

Very atmospheric, stunning views, fascinating history.

What an amazing setting! The castle is well worth a visit with lovely staff who spent lots of time talking to us about clan heritage. The sea room had stunning views across the islands and I could have enjoyed that view for hours. Outside, the paths offered some great walks and views of the castle dominating the skyline.

Excellent view around and beautiful Castle

A stunning location overlooking the sound of mull. Very reasonably priced. The restaurant was nice.

This is just some guys house that was built on some ruins in the early 1900s, calling it a castle is beyond a stretch.

Duart Castle is a must-see for fans of history, architecture, and wildlife. The historical presentations and family collection are thoughtfully curated. My husband and I renewed our wedding vows here: the two ladies in charge of visitors also helped with our ceremony and were a pure delight beginning to end. What drew us to this location was not just it's rich history but how devoted the Clan Maclean has been in lovingly restoring and preserving their ancestral home. Not many 12th century castles achieve such a triumphant return from ruin. Guests should remember this castle is an actual residence; on-going maintenance is a given and shouldn't be complained about! The website makes it easy to buy admission tickets to visit inside the castle (which are quite inexpensive) and hours are clearly stated. Grounds are wonderful for hiking, bird, and sea watching. We'll be back!

Castle itself is nice to look at and the grounds are good for a wander. Driving up it said the castle was closed but when we arrived the grounds are open and other people were walking around. The castle door was also open with no signage not to enter or saying it was closed and there were again other people going in and out so we thought it would be fine, we were wrong. We were asked to leave after getting most of the way round, which we did promptly and quietly, but the staff were quite snippy and rude unfortunately, insinuating that we didn’t read signs despite there being none. This obviously let the visit down and highlights the need for proper signage and visitor information/engagement.

Superb castle in an incredible location. Very fairly priced and we loved the presentation of the rooms and the information provided. Very strong sense of history and insight in to some of the key past events at this magnificently restored castle. Excellent tea rooms and easy parking a very much appreciated bonus

One of the must see places on the isle of Mull. The castle is lived in by the 28th chairman of the clan MacLean. If traveling by car I would make it your first stop when you get off of the ferry.

Wife and i renewed our vows here. One of the oldest inhabited castles. Its history is amazing. Must see for castle goers. Anyone appreciative of castles can easily look past the scaffolding needed to ensure this lasts another 800 years.

A really interesting castle and super friendly tour guides

Visited Duart castle on the 17th September due to a change of plans and it did not disappoint. The grounds and the castle look amazing. The history and way the castle is set up to tell its story is very good. I even spoke to Sir Lachlan MacLean who has ample time for talking to and welcoming visitors. Yes there is scaffolding as the restoration is ongoing but that just adds to the castle's story.

What an incredible place to visit! The history of the castle along with the renovations has made this a place that has to be visited. A polite and delightful lady took our entry fee and told us a bit about the castle. We spent hours in the castle and was lucky enough to meet and chat briefly with the owner and custodian, Sir Lachlan Maclean the 28th chief of the Clan Maclean. Great views from the roof of the castle, giving you an opportunity for some stunning photos. The small souvenir shop and cafe are staffed by friendly warm and polite people. For lunch we had the chef's Cullen Skink and Blackberry Cream cake, which were delicious. The prices are compatible and the cafe has plenty of seating. Well worth a visit. A memorable experience. Look out for the highland cows in the field along the road leading to the castle.

The castle itself is interesting historical and beautiful, and the grounds and views are stunning.

A must if you are on the island of Mull, a very beautiful place steeped in history

We were too late to go in the castle but just caught the cafe where we bought shortbread. That shortbread was excellent but don't try and eat more than 2 like I did.

Very beautiful castle with an exhibition worth seeing. We really enjoyed the visit. We visited the castle on foot from Craignure.

Interesting. Love the views afforded from the battlements. Staff were really friendly and helpful.

I haveVisited the cafe in the past and found it a very pleasent experience. But this time it was different the elderly lady was very stand offish to the point of being rude. I asked for a scone and with a blank expression on her face I repeated my self .I said scon /scone what ever you want to call it. I pointed in the end. The lady in question needs some training in customer relations.

Didn't go in as it is not wheelchair friendly. Have visited some years ago and it was very nice.

Beautiful place to visit, and the scenery is outstanding. Very nice tea room and gift shop along with a very friendly atmosphere

I'm in the market for a castle of my own. This one looks lovely and before it appears on Rightmove I thought I'd pay the very reasonable £10 entry fee and have a cheeky look around. Views are incredible, staff were all very friendly and the information / history / artefacts that are there to see are highly engaging. My budget is unlikely to stretch as far as the 28th Chiefs (Sir Lachlan MacLean), so, as much as I'd love a rock out to sea to put people and leave them some time to think about themselves and how they could do better, or perhaps a dungeon of my own, I'll just happily say that the visit was well worth it.

Stopped here to pass some time before our evening crossing back to the mainland and found that we had stumbled upon a fascinating castle with lots to learn and enjoy - from the great value castle entry to the impressive situation above the sea and lovely café serving homemade food. Inside the castle there is something for everyone - those that read all the information, those that like to “see” the artefacts and those that just want to explore the building oozing with - on occasion - slightly morbid history and observe the amazing (and ongoing) restoration work. Outside the castle, we walked the grounds down to the rocky beach (don’t upset your spouse or you may find yourself left on lady’s rock to perish) and the millennium wood for a shady stroll among the replanted woodland. Highly recommend.

Really good history, if that's your thing then I think you would love it. Great views from the sea room and roof. We met the chief of the clan, he was answering questions.

Great place with lots to see. Beautiful area

Beautiful castle. Freindly staff. Delicious freshly made cheese scones!

Medieval castle overlooking sound of Mull. Excellent displays with explanations by the Laird. Good lunch and gift shop with high quality, if expensive, merchandise

Cafe has good freshly prepared soup and sandwiches in a cozy environment. Even if you don't pay to enter the castle, you can still enjoy the grounds. Good place to get lunch after arriving on the ferry before driving around the island.

Beautiful medieval castle, rebuilt in the twentieth century. There is a large collection of objects that belonged to the family who began the renovation, from weapons to portraits, clothes and medals. It offers a beautiful view of the ocean.

Awesome little castle with lots to see, plenty of interesting history and the added bonus of a superb storyteller!

We ended up going here as our ferry to Iona was cancelled, but our visit here didn’t disappoint. Lots to see, plenty of info and gift shop with excellent little café.......cream tea was delicious!

Nice castle and if you have good weather you could spend the full day there

Interesting and well presented castle. Enjoyable visit

Beware, because there is no longer a shuttle from the port to the castle: you depend 100% on the ferry services of CalMac which are untrustworthy. In my particular case I used their services twice while in my holidays and both times I suffered incidents, blowing my whole day in one occassion, but the impact could have been much worse. My recommendation: visit other places like the gardens, MacDonald's castle or even Inveraray rather than going to Duart.

Seat of Clan Mclean . Loads of interesting history to read about and see

Parked up and wandered around the outside for free. Cafe and shop are free to enter.

Surprisingly interesting history inside! The castle has been restored and is more of a house than a castle now, but is still nice to walk around. There's also a nice route below the castle.

It’s fine. If you’ve ever been to literally any other castle and you are not fixated on local history on Mull it’s not worth taking time out of your day for.

A very interesting castle - excellent signposting and clear explanations allow you to guide yourself round and focus on those things that interest you most. Great views from the roof and a good walk in the grounds. Excellent cafe as well. We bought the bread and butter pudding (cake) and saved it for the walk up Ben More the next day - perfect!

Great value for money, lots to see and great panoramic views from the roof. Chatted with the owner who was full of information about the castle. Would definately go again. Tea room very nice

A fantastic day out! The castle is very impressive with a great history the tour is very good with lots of information. The owner of the castle was there to speak with us with was a lovely experience. The cafe and gift shop were great. The service from the young girl in the cafe was brilliant. We will definitely be back.

A beautiful restored castle in a picturesque area.

Very poor experience. Castle covered in scaffolding. Tea room just either rude or stupid or both. We ordered. They gave our food to someone else and then said they had run out. Don’t bother visiting.

Great old castle, nice cafe. The access could be improved

Great views and can see a lot of the castle without paying

We were able to listen to a storyteller, it was fantastic :) Otherwise the castle is beautifully designed, very informative and educational

An excellent example of a Highlands clan castle. The current clan chief may come out to greet you! The exhibits are a little dated and worn, but the gift shop and café are very nice.

Even if you choose to not enter the castle, the views surrounding the castle are incredible. Five minute walk down a trail is the rocky beach.

Beautiful castle with a great coffee next door.

Very happy to have finally been able to discover this castle which has been closed for rehabilitation for many years. I loved everything about this visit: the panorama, the interior of the castle and the welcome we received. A real moment of happiness.

Very interesting castle, visited on a rainy day.

Me and wee john went there on mull

Very interesting place to visit, with spectacular views. Parking is free, the only thing you pay for is entry to the castle. The tearoom is great, the homemade soup is delicious.

Amazing location with great views of the sea.

Beautifully located castle by the sea, very impressive from the outside. Unfortunately we weren't there because it was already closed.

Really well kept castle with shop and cafe. Staff are really friendly.

How wonderful to see a castle that is not a ruin! Although it is under restoration and surrounded by scaffolding but that will not stop anyone from walking around and into the castle. There are many, many fascinating displays ranging from medieval times to modern, from military to movies. They have also provided plenty of signage which answers most questions. There is a fair-sized car park as well as tours to Duart Castle. Facilities are available.

very beautiful photogenic castle. Don't miss it when you arrive by Ferry it will be on the left (in the direction of mainland Isle of Mull)

Went to the tea rooms and enjoyed a latte and scone while my family walked the castle. Very friendly staff. A lot of tables.

Interesting place, in a beautiful location. Duart Castle is quite a moving experience. It feels like a time capsule of history that has been so well curated, preserved, and cared for.

Some very interesting history here! It is currently undergoing what looks to be major repairs, so I didn’t get to see the castle at its best.

Very interesting castle. The story is short and crisp. A great overview of renovation work and life in the castle. Absolutely recommended.

What a place! It is in breathtaking surroundings...if you eat outside you can watch the swallows circling around you and even taking insects just a few feet away. . The tea rooms gave us a really warm welcome. I have eaten a lot of cheese scones in my life but these were literally the best! The chef uses foraged seaweed as seasoning and local cheese.. Wonderful. Cant recommend too highly.

We didn't go inside, just walked around the outside of the castle. Amazing views.

Didn't visit the castle but walked the wonderful grounds and had the best cake ever from the tea shop.

Beautiful castle with an impressive history of the McLean clan

Amazing place to visit. I loved all the family photos around the castle, it made the history come to life. The views from the roof are stunning. Great coffee shop serving home made food. Credit has to be given to the teams involved of the restoration, well done.

Castle was closed but the owner of the castle actual family ancestors said hello and popped in the castle to watch the euros ..make sure you visit on the isle of mull

Enjoyed our trip to duart castle on isle of mull ? But you travel on some single track roads though their are plenty of passing places. Well worth a visit.

Excellent, very informative. Very exsposed and windy, wrap up. We loved the visit

Family clan. So good to meet the Chief.

Very interesting tour by the Chief of the McClean clan. Beautiful setting.

Lovely roam around the grounds, nice views and plenty of parking.

Very interesting historical site.

My favorite castle in Scotland!

Super place interesting and original with gorgeous views

Great castle with an even better location! Unfortunately drone flights are banned and therefore 2 points deducted!

Beautiful castle, in good state. Well renovated and furnished.

Lovely castle, well worth the visit. Parking is free and also free to just walk around the castle. Amazing views 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

Unfortunately, it is currently being equipped with scaffolding.

Currently under some construction to maintain the upkeep of the castle. Gorgeous. Gentleman was inside talking about the castle, I recall he said his father lives there. I visited because my grandfather was a McLean and talked about this location. View is amazing. Castle you can walk through and it has interesting set up and a jail cell you can walk into. Outstanding. Will be back to see it when it's completely finished

The renovation is somehow underway but it doesn't have much to do with the past. You don't have to see it

Cool and scenic castle with an engaging family history and a lovely setting. Definitely a high spot of visiting Mull. The castle is undergoing badly needed restoration, but the collection and internal aspects are all intact. There are also WCs, cafe, and gift shop on site.

Lovely place to visit seeing photos old and new was great met the current owner too what a fantastic man.

Excellent experience. Much to see and enjoy..and the cakes....

Did not go in. But the grounds seem nice and looks great when going past on the ferry. The road down is on a single track which may be a problem when busy.

We loved the visit. The story of the clan is told both from a personal point of view (I lived to see the family photos) and from historical point of view, with very interesting stories. It is also really well done: enough info that you take away something, not too much that you want to skip the reading. We also want to thank personally the very kind person who runs the gift store: we had only one afternoon left on the Isle and asked her recommandation on what to do. We had a very soecial afternoon thank to her. If anybody from the castle reads the review, please give her our deepest appreciation.

Lovely place to visit whilst on the isle of Mull, been twice now, very large parking area for cars, buses and campervans/motorhomes

Wasn't sure at first as the shop is advertised as a main attraction, however so glad we did visit. Plenty of history from the Spanish armada to the Scout movement as well as the running of the house, the family and clans. We really enjoyed our visit, met the Cheif and had a very knowledgeable and enlightening chat with the guide.

A great way to spent an afternoon also has a great cafe and staff are so happy at work and very pleasant to talk to free parking and superb views

Striking castle on a prominent headland

Enjoyed our visit and reading about the history. Staff were lovely and the views from the roof to Jura and Ben Nevis were great.

Castle well presented, however the cafe needs work, steel chairs, plastic table cloths and only cakes to eat despite what the website says.

I enjoyed looking around the castle but I was very disappointed by the food available in the tearoom. The description on the website is completely untrue at this time of year. There is not a wide selection of food showcasing local produce. There was only a selection of cakes. Whilst I appreciate visitors numbers may be low at the moment, surely you could rustle up a pot of homemade soup.

Ancient castle ruins, restored in early 1900's, presenting history of the Clan Maclean. Good for children and families can snack in the tea room.

Nice castle to view from the outside. Didn’t go in due to cost.

Lovely castle and fantastic views. Road access is a bit narrow for big vehicles (vans upto 6mts can manage). Nice cafe next to castle serving hot and cold drinks and snacks. We had a Victoria sponge cake and coffee, both great.

You have to go steeped in so much history you need a sword to fend it off. Loved every minute gonna go back some day

Worth a visit even in constant rain