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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 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 