Crathes Castle
Crathes Castle is based in Banchory, Aberdeenshire, and offers a professional and friendly team to help you have a great time and enjoy the experiences available.
Painted ceilings and family portraits adorn this turreted castle, set among sculpted yew trees and nature trails. Wander through the historic walled garden and admire the iconic yew hedges, planted as early as 1702.
Explore this magnificent 16th-century castle, with its intricate maze of turrets, towers, oak panels and painted ceilings. Don’t miss the Horn of Leys, given to the Burnett family in the 14th century by Robert the Bruce.
Spot a rich variety of wildlife along our six waymarked trails, including roe deer, red squirrels, woodpeckers, buzzards and herons.
Activities at Crathes Castle include:
- Castle
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Contact
Aberdeenshire
AB31 5QJ
Gallery
Castle
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
- Indoor
The Burnett family, who lived in the castle for over 350 years, had roots in the area dating back to 1323 when Robert the Bruce granted them nearby land. Alexander Burnett built the castle in the 16th century, an intricate maze of turrets, towers, oak panels and painted ceilings, many of which survive beautifully to this day.