Castle Fraser
Inverurie, Aberdeen & Grampian AB51 7LD
Tel: 0844 4932164 Fax: 01330 833819 Ranger: 01330 844810
Email: mailto:castlefraser@nts.org.uk
A magnificent castle which was begun in 1575. It includes fine furniture,
paintings, memorabilia, a walled garden and woodland walks.
Open: Castle – 1 Apr to 30 Jun,Thurs-Sun 12-5; 1 Jul to 31 Aug, daily 11-5; 1 Sep to 31 Oct, Thurs-Sun 12-5. Shop same as castle and 1 Nov to 21
Dec Sat/Sun 12-4.
Craigievar Castle
Alford, Aberdeen & Grampian AB33 8JF
Tel: 0844 4932174 Fax: 0844 4932163 Ranger: 0844 4932167
Craigievar exemplifies the best of Scottish baronial architecture. There is an iconic tower house and the house remains much as it did when lived
in by the Forbes-Sempill family. Castle closed during 2009 for conservation work. Grounds open all year, daily.
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Banchory, Aberdeen & Grampian AB31 5QJ
Tel: 0844 4932166 Fax: 0844 432169 Ranger: 0844 4932167
Email: mailto:crathes@nts.org.uk
Built in the 16th century and occupied by the Burnetts of Leys for over 350 years, the Castle has remarkable painted ceilings, collections of
family portraits and vernacular furniture. The magnificent garden has a world renowned June border.
Open: Castle – June daily 10.30-4; Jul/Aug, daily 10.30-5.30; Sep/Oct, Sat-Thurs 10.30-4.30. Garden and Estate all year, daily 9-sunset.
Courtyard Catering, Shop and Horsemill Bookshop open daily.
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Drumoak, By Banchory, Aberdeen & Grampian AB31 5EY
Tel: 0844 4932161 Fax: 0844 4932162 Ranger: 0844 4932162
Email: mailto:drum@nts.org.uk
The great, square tower of Drum Castle is one of the three oldest tower
houses in Scotland; the work of Richard Cementarius.
Open: Castle – 1 May to 30 Jun, 1 to 30 Sep, Sat-Mon, Wed, Thurs 11.30-5; 1 Jul to 31 Aug, daily 11.30-5. Garden of Historic Roses – 10 Apr to 31
Oct, daily 10-6. Grounds all year, daily.
Fyvie Castle
Fyvie, Turriff, Aberdeen & Grampian AB53 8JS
Tel: 0844 4932182 Fax: 0844 4932181 Ranger: 01330 844810
The castle, dating from 13th century, is a fine example of Scottish baronial architecture. The five castle towers enshrine five centuries of
Scottish history, each named after one of the five owners. See the great stone wheel staircase and a magnificent art collection.
Open: 4 Apr to 30 Jun & 1 Sep to 31 Oct, Sat-Tues 12-5; 1 Jul to 31 Aug,
daily 11-5. Garden all year, daily 9-Sunset.
Haddo House
Ellon, Aberdeen & Grampian AB41 7EQ
Tel: 0844 4932179 Fax: 0844 4932180 Email: mailto:haddo@nts.org.uk
Designed by William Adam in 1732 and refurbished in 1880, the house
blends Georgian architecture with late Victorian interiors. There is a fine
collection of paintings and a terraced garden.
Open: House – 2-31 Aug, guided tours by pre-booking daily,11.30, 1.30 and 3.30; 1 Sep to 25 Oct, guided tours by pre-booking Fri-Mon 11.30, 1.30
and 3.30. Shop – 2 Jul to 31 Aug, daily 11-4.30; 1 Sep to 25 Oct, Fri-Mon 11-4.30. Garden open all year, daily.
Leith Hall Garden & Estate
Huntly, Aberdeen & Grampian AB54 4NQ
Tel: 01464 831148 Fax: 01464 831148 Ranger: 01330 844810
Email: mailto:leithhall@nts.org.uk
Leith Hall is at the centre of a 286-acre estate which was the home to the
head of the Leigh family from 1650. The 286 acre estate contains 6 acres of garden overlooking rolling countryside.
Open: House not open to the public. Garden open all year, daily 9-sunset.
Grounds open all year, daily.
Mar Lodge Estate
Braemar, Aberdeen & Grampian AB35 5YJ
Tel: 0844 4932172 Fax: 0844 4932171 Ranger: 0844 4932173
Email: mailto:marlodgeestate@nts.org.uk
The 77,500 acre estate is part of the core area of the Cairngorms, recognised as the most important nature conservation landscape in the British
Isles. The estate contains four of the five highest mountains in the UK. It includes the upper watershed of the River Dee and remnant Caledonian
Pine Forest. The wildlife and birdlife are characteristic of the northern mountainous areas of Britain.
Open: Estate all year, daily. Open days at Lodge on Easter Sunday and first Sunday of July and September, 10-4.
Pitmedden Garden
Ellon, Aberdeen & Grampian AB41 7PD
Tel: 0844 4932177 Fax: 0844 4932178 Ranger: 01330 844810
The centrepiece of this property is the Great Garden with its elaborate floral designs, originally laid out in 1675. Also includes a woodland
walk and Visitor Centre.
Open: Garden, Museum of Farming Life, shop and tearoom - 1 May to 30
Sep, daily 10-5.30. Grounds all year, daily.
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