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NO 735-968 Aberdeenshire Scotland
Crathes
Castle is an impressive 16th century stone L-plan tower house, of four storeys
and an attic, founded by the Burnett family. The lower storeys have a defensive
appearance, while the upper storeys have a variety of corbelling and turrets.
The two storey range is a later addition. Visit pending. 5 miles north-east is
Drum Castle.
Picture © Peter Dahl
Crathes Castle is located 3 miles east of Banchory, off the A93. 15 miles south-west of Aberdeen, on the A93.
The site is owned by The National Trust for Scotland and and also provides holiday accommodation. The castle is open daily, April to September 10:30-5:30pm, October 10:30-4:30pm, guided tours on Thursday to Sunday November to March 10:30-3:45pm.
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 