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NJ 566-095 Aberdeenshire Scotland
Craigievar
Castle is a massive stone 17th century L-plan tower house, founded by Master William
Forbes. The lower storeys are plain, while the upper storeys have a variety of
corbelling and turrets in a 'fairytale'-style. Of seven storeys, the castle is
one of the finest Baronial tower houses to be built in Scotland. Visit pending.
16 miles east is Castle Fraser.
Craigievar Castle is located 6 miles south of Alford, off the A980. 27 miles west of Aberdeen, on the A944-B9119-A980.
The site is owned by The National Trust for Scotland and and also provides holiday accommodation. The castle is open daily, July and August 12:00-5:00pm, Friday to Tuesday April to June 12:00-5:30pm, by a guided tour.
There is a car park.
For admission rates and special events go to its HomePage.
For accommodation and exclusive offers, go to its HomePage.
and a castle map
of the area 