Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate NTS

Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate NTS ABOUT THIS PLACE
Painted ceilings, family portraits, turreted castle, walled sculpted gardens

Opening Times:

Estate: Open-weather permitting


Castle / Cafe1702 / Walled Garden / Shop : Thursday to Sunday 10am - 5pm

CLOSED TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY

Wild Wood Open Weekends and School Holidays (weather permitting)

Alternative routes to Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate:
1) A90 – South of Aberdeen
a. From Stonehaven, connect with the A957 Slug Road
b. 13.3 miles, turn left onto A93
c. 0.1 miles

, turn right into Crathes Estate
2) Aberdeen City South – South Deeside Route
a. From Bridge of Dee (AB10 7JP), connect with B9077 South Deeside Road
b. 12.6 miles, turn right onto A957 Slug Road
c. 0.5 miles, turn left onto A93
d. 0.1 miles, turn right into Crathes Estate
3) Aberdeen City West – Garlogie Route
a. From North Anderson Drive, connect with A944 Lang Stract
b. 8.5 miles, turn left onto B9125
c. 2 miles, turn left onto Coupers Road
d. 3.5 miles, turn right onto A93
e. 2.4 miles, turn left into Crathes Estate

📢 Gardens Closure Notice ⚠️Due to heavy rain, the walled gardens is closed today, Wednesday 3rd June. The castle, tearo...
03/06/2026

📢 Gardens Closure Notice ⚠️

Due to heavy rain, the walled gardens is closed today, Wednesday 3rd June. The castle, tearoom, and shop are open.

⚠️ The gardens will reopen once path and building repairs have taken place.

We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you back to the gardens soon 💚

💗 Caring for Crathes this summer ⚠️ We love Crathes and as part of our care for this special place, we’ll be carrying o...
02/06/2026

💗 Caring for Crathes this summer ⚠️

We love Crathes and as part of our care for this special place, we’ll be carrying out essential conservation and improvements over the summer.

You’ll see:
🌳🚶🏻Replacement of the Coy Burn boardwalk from 15 June.
This will require the closure of trail sections and diversions on the Red Squirrel and Kingfisher Trails, including the area to the south of the Mill Pond.

🏰🟢 Conservation work on the castle from 22 June.
Scaffolding will be erected on the north and west facades, but the castle will remain open as always.

We’ll continue to share updates throughout the works and will announce further exciting improvements later in the year!

💗 We’re grateful for the support of all our visitors, staff, volunteers and supporters in helping our charity care for and share Scotland’s precious heritage.

For updates and to plan your visit, see the link in the comments 👇

🏃 Join us at the start line this September! 🏃This year’s PIM Running Festival is shaping up to be another fantastic day ...
31/05/2026

🏃 Join us at the start line this September! 🏃

This year’s PIM Running Festival is shaping up to be another fantastic day and we’d love for you to be part of it! 💙

Whether you’re taking on your first ever race, aiming for a new PB, or just running for the fun of it, there’s a distance for everyone with our 1.5K, 5K and Half Marathon.

Amazing atmosphere, brilliant support, and a great day out guaranteed 🙌

Don’t leave it too late - get signed up and join us on Saturday 12th September!

Enter here 👉https://brnw.ch/21x2YME

✨🎈 Family Fun Weekend at Crathes Castle 🎈✨Looking for something to do with the family this summer? Join us at Crathes Ca...
27/05/2026

✨🎈 Family Fun Weekend at Crathes Castle 🎈✨

Looking for something to do with the family this summer? Join us at Crathes Castle from 14th - 16th August for a weekend packed with fun!

Enjoy bouncy castles, crafts, face painting, and lawn games, plus the chance to see The Great Hootini 🪄 in a live magic show each morning at 10:30am in our Horsemill 🐰✨

🎟️ Family Fun Event: £5 per person
🎟️ Magic Show: £7 per person (separate ticket)

✨ Book now on Eventbrite and make a day of it! Ticket link in the comments below ✨

21/05/2026

Next time on Landward, Rosie steps back in time in Aberdeenshire to find out what one old farm building can tell us about our past.
Thursday, 21st May 8.30pm BBC Scotland

🌿 Our popular Head Gardener Tours return next month! 🌿Join our Head Gardener James Hannaford for an exclusive tour of Cr...
18/05/2026

🌿 Our popular Head Gardener Tours return next month! 🌿

Join our Head Gardener James Hannaford for an exclusive tour of Crathes Castle’s award-winning walled garden and discover the history, seasonal highlights, and behind-the-scenes work that keep the gardens looking their best.

📅 Wednesday 24th June at 1pm
📅 Wednesday 26th August at 1pm

Tickets are selling quickly, but we still have a limited number remaining for both tours 🌸

🎟️ Book your place here: https://brnw.ch/21x2Aa1

Weddings at Crathes Castle 🏰✨Looking for a wedding venue filled with romance, history, and unforgettable scenery? At Cra...
15/05/2026

Weddings at Crathes Castle 🏰✨

Looking for a wedding venue filled with romance, history, and unforgettable scenery? At Crathes Castle, we create weddings as unique as your love story 💍

From intimate elopements and elegant ceremonies to lively ceilidhs and larger celebrations with family and friends, Crathes offers a magical setting for every kind of wedding day.

Surrounded by stunning gardens and centuries of charm, the castle provides the perfect backdrop for memories that last a lifetime ✨

We’d love to welcome you for a show round of the castle and chat about how your perfect day could look at Crathes.

Get in touch to start planning your dream wedding: [email protected]

Photo credit: By Rhea, By Rhea

📢 The north boardwalk along the Coy Burn will be closed (red line) on Sunday 17 May to allow for repair works to take pl...
14/05/2026

📢 The north boardwalk along the Coy Burn will be closed (red line) on Sunday 17 May to allow for repair works to take place.

⚠️ A trail diversion will be in place (green line) , so please follow estate signage.

Thank you for your cooperation.

🌿 Enjoy a bright start to the season at Crathes Open daily – plan your visit at https://brnw.ch/VisitCrathes.May26💕 Crat...
05/05/2026

🌿 Enjoy a bright start to the season at Crathes
Open daily – plan your visit at https://brnw.ch/VisitCrathes.May26

💕 Crathes is beautiful as the seasons change. 💮
The radiant colours of the famous June borders and a warmth in the air make it a lovely time to explore the castle, gardens and woodland trails at your own pace before the height of the season.

🏰 Inside the castle, the painted Renaissance ceilings are stunning in the early summer light, and the self-guided tour lets you take time to enjoy the castle’s atmosphere and rich collections at your own pace.

🍰 Afterwards, have a browse around the shop for unique gift ideas, then stop to recharge and treat yourself to a speciality coffee and fine cake at Cafe1702.

Please note: The castle, tearoom & gift shop are open daily, Wild Wood Adventure Play is open Sat & Sun only until summer.

Crathes Walled Gardens Plants 🌿The gardeners have been busy and produced some beautiful plants for sale at the side of t...
04/05/2026

Crathes Walled Gardens Plants 🌿

The gardeners have been busy and produced some beautiful plants for sale at the side of the Gift Shop.

Supply is limited, so be quick and take home a part of Crathes to your garden 💚

All plants are £12.

Address

Banchory
AB315QJ

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441330844525

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