Crathes Castle

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  • Address: CrathesCastle ,Banchory, AB31 5QJ, Aberdeenshire, UK, United Kingdom
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  • Timings: 10:30 am - 05:00 pm Details
  • Phone: +44-8444932166
  • Ticket Price: 13 GBP
  • Time Required: 01:00 Hrs
  • Tags: View Point, Castle, Family And Kids
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Another fairytale like castle on the countryside of Aberdeen! Winding staircases, turrets and towers, ornate ceilings and sculpted yew trees are some of the unique feature of this magnificent castle. The surrounding garden area has colorful herbaceous borders and yew hedges, making the site a great location for a family day out. Walk through the woodland to get the feel of Scottish countryside or take a look at the 16th century tower house located in the garden region. For snacks, walk up to the cafe within the premise. For children, separate playing area is also designated to enjoy their own time. 

Crathes Castle Travel Tips

  • Guided tours are available for school groups in the Castle. The ranger service takes education visits to cover aspects of environmental education.
  • The disabled car park is available adjacent to the Gift Shop and Courtyard Cafe.
  • Disabled toilets are located in the Courtyard Cafe.

Entrance Ticket Details For Crathes Castle

  • Family - £29.50
  • 1 Parent - £23
  • Concession - £9
  • Members – free 

Crathes Castle Hours

Grounds & Estate

  • Open all the year around (daily).

Cafe, Shops & Garden

  • 3rd January to 31st March (Tuesday to Sunday): 11am – 4pm
  • 1 Apr to 31 Oct (daily): 10.30am-5pm  
  • 1 Nov to 23 Dec (Tue-Sun): 11.00am -4pm

Cafe, shop and Castle open daily from 27th to 31st December.

How to Reach Crathes Castle

  • Stagecoach Bluebird bus numbers 201, 202 and 203 from Aberdeen bus station stop at the entrance to Crathes Estate.

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  • Crathes Castle Address: CrathesCastle ,Banchory, AB31 5QJ, Aberdeenshire, UK, United Kingdom
  • Crathes Castle Contact Number: +44-8444932166
  • Crathes Castle Timing: 10:30 am - 05:00 pm
  • Crathes Castle Price: 13 GBP
  • Best time to visit Crathes Castle(preferred time): 11:00 am - 03:00 pm
  • Time required to visit Crathes Castle: 01:00 Hrs
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  • 23.53% of people who visit Aberdeen include Crathes Castle in their plan

  • 40.82% of people start their Crathes Castle visit around 11 AM - 12 PM

  • People usually take around 1 Hr to see Crathes Castle

Monday, Friday and Saturday

95% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Crathes Castle

People normally club together Castle Fraser and Drum Castle, Garden & Estate while planning their visit to Crathes Castle.

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