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Castle Trail Including Golf Courses, Distill- Low the Distinctive White on Brown Signs and Eries and Places to Stay, Eat and Drink 2010-11 CastleScotland’s Trail aberdeen-grampian.com e sId In p a M aberdeen-grampian.com CastleTrailScotland’s Crathes Castle Fyvie Castle Castle Fraser A favourite for families to explore Discover the ghosts, legends and folk- Venture through the castle with with its links to Robert the Bruce lore from Fyvie’s 800-year history. its round tower and Great Hall then and famous gardens. enjoy the tearoom’s delights. Welcome to aberdeenshire, the What to See & Do guide. Our friendly infor- home of scotland’s only Castle mation experts can also offer advice on all things local as well as sharing their wider Trail. The trail consists of 14 of knowledge of Scotland. They’ll tell you every- the world’s most unique castles, thing you need to know to enjoy a great fam- from the rugged splendour of Kil- ily day out, from local Visitor Attractions and picturesque walks to the best places to stop drummy Castle and the romantic and recharge your batteries with a spot ruins of Huntly Castle of lunch or light refreshments. to restored family castles such To help you explore this region more fully as Crathes and Fyvie. this lea#et also includes a selection of other things to see and do within close proximity To follow the trail use this lea#et or simply fol- to the castle trail including golf courses, distill- low the distinctive white on brown signs and eries and places to stay, eat and drink. Look blue castle logo which will lead you through out for the Featured Location map markers. the very heart of the region and take you on a journey through history where So go on, immerse yourself in our unique cul- secret passages, haunted rooms and dun- ture and breathe, encounter and enjoy geons form the stuff of ghost stories. the best of Scotland! When you’re here make sure you make the most of your time by popping into a Vis- itScotland Information Centre and pick up a copy of the Aberdeen City and Shire Kildrummy Castle Huntly Castle Balvenie Castle 13th century castle, majestically Remarkable ruin with impressive ar- The formidable stronghold of the set in the wilds of Strathdon. chitecture and an eventful history. great lords who ruled over this part of north-east Scotland. aberdeen-grampian.com CastleTrailScotland’s Use the 14 numbered Castle Trail The map can also be used to locate each of the entries below to help you navigate businesses featured in this lea#et so look out for the black Featured Location map markers. your way round the trail. Use the Trail and Map key to help you identify Each castle is highlighted on the map with speci"c features within each property. white distance markers indicating the distance between each property in miles and the driving time in minutes. 01 02 03 01 Balvenie Castle 02 Castle Fraser, Garden and estate oooo Castle I T: 01340 820121 ooooCastle I T: 0844 4932164 at dufftown off the a941, aB55 4dH Off a944, 16m west of aberdeen. aB51 7Ld www.historic-scotland.gov.uk www.nts.org.uk Balvenie Castle is one the oldest stone castles One of the grandest Castles of Mar,this magnificent in Scotland and has a formidable curtain wall. building contains an evocative Great Hall, fine furni- Originally the seat of the powerful Comyn Earls ture and paintings. Enjoy the beautiful secluded of Buchan it later became the home of John Stew- walled garden, extensive woodland walks with fine art, Earl of Atholl. The Stewarts changed views of the castle and children’s adventure play- the formidable medieval stronghold into a pleas- ground. ing Renaissance residence. Open: Apr to Jun, Thu-Sun 12-5pm. Jul and Aug, daily Open: Summer only. 11am-5pm. Sep and Oct, Thu-Sun 12-5pm. entry: Adult £3.70, Child £2.20, (Last admin 45 mins before closing). Concession £3.00. entry: Adult £8.50, Family £21, 1 Parent £16, Con- oVsp cession £5.50, Car park pay & display £2. £pGop]Vspk 03 Corgarff Castle 04 Craigievar Castle ooooCastle I T: 01975 651460 oooCastle I T: 0844 4932174 8m W of strathdon on the a939, aB36 8Yp On a980, 6m south of alford. aB33 8JF www.historic-scotland.gov.uk www.nts.org.uk In a striking moorland setting, Corgarff’s medieval This fairytale castle, a fine example of Scottish baro- tower house, built in the mid-16th century, is sur- nial architecture, seems to have grown naturally out rounded by a distinctive 18th-century star shaped of the rolling hills. The great tower stands just as it perimeter wall. See the reconstructed barrack did when completed in 1626. Visitors can also enjoy rooms and feel the atmosphere of barrack life at the grounds and waymarked trails. the castle in 1750, when redcoats from Pulteney’s Open: Apr to Jun, Fri-Tue 12-5.30pm. Jul and Aug, 13th Foot were stationed here. daily 12-5.30pm. Sep, Fri-Tue 12-5.30pm. Open: All year, Oct to Mar open weekends only. (Last admin 45 mins before closing). Visits entry: Adult £4.70, Child £2.80, are by guided tour only. Concession £3.80. entry: Adult £10.50, Concession £7.50, 1 Parent £20, oVs Family £26, Pay & display £2. o]sp 04 05 06 05 Crathes Castle, Garden and estate 06 delgatie Castle ooooVisitor attraction I T: 0844 4932166 oooo Castle I T: 01888 563479 On a93, 3m east of Banchory. aB31 5QJ Turriff, aberdeenshire aB53 5Td www.nts.org.uk [email protected] www.delgatiecas- tle.com This 16th-century castle will provide a memorable experience with its intriguing round towers and Best Visitor Experience award winner. Dating from overhanging turrets. The gardens feature great yew 1030, the castle is steeped in Scottish history yet hedges and a colourful double herbaceous border. still has the atmosphere of a lived in home. It has The wider estate offers 6 separate trails to enjoy. some of the "nest painted ceilings in Scotland. Open: Apr and May, Sat-Thu 10.30am-4.30pm. Award winning restaurant/coffee shop. Jun to Aug, daily 10.30am-5.00pm. Open: 8th Jan to 20th Dec, daily 10am-5pm. Sep and Oct, Sat-Thu 10.30am-4.30pm. Out of hours tours by arrangement. Nov and Dec, weekends 10.30am-3.45pm. entry: Adult £6, Child & Concession £4, (Last admin 45 mins before closing). Family ticket £16. entry: Adult £10.50, Family £26, 1 Parent £20, Con- cession £7.50, Car park pay & display £2. £pGop{VspX £pGop{]VspkX aberdeen-grampian.com Hopeman Lossiemouth Portnockie Burghead Buckie Findhorn 13 Cullen A1 Elgin Kinloss A98 A96 Fochabers Nairn To Inverness Forres A941 A96 A 20 34 30 51 Keith A95 A939 Craigellachie A96 A940 Aberlour 1 A920 A 15 26 A1 Dufftown Huntly Dava A939 A97 A95 Bridgend 18 3 Grantown-on-Spey A941 A95 Rh A9 Carrbridge A944 Tomintoul 12 Boat of Garten A97 A939 18 31 Aviemore A944 Strathdon A9 A97 The Cairngorms B9119 National Park 3 A939 A93 Crathie Ballater A11 Braemar A93 To Perth Rosehearty Portsoy Fraserburgh Macduff A98 Banff Inverallochy B9031 A98 8 A98 A97 11 19 Crimond A95 A947 A952 Aberchirder A981 6 A6 A90 22 38 Turriff Mintlaw Peterhead A947 New Deer 10 17 A2 A97 A952 Boddam A5 11 B992 A7 B9001 9 10 17 B9005 A90 A96 A948 B9170 Cruden Bay 10 A947 7 12 A920 A975 B9002 B999 Ellon 31 Insch 14 A920 hynie B9170 Oldmeldrum 21 36 Newburgh Inverurie A90 4 16 27 A3 Kemnay B993 Kintore Alford Dyce 2 A96 4 A944 15 26 Westhill A10 A8 A980 A1 B979 A93 Torpins 7 17 29 Peterculter Aboyne A93 7 12 A4 5 A90 Banchory Location A957 Stonehaven A9 A12 Map A90 A92 aberdeen-grampian.com 07 drum Castle, Garden and estate 08 duff House ooooCastle I T: 0844 4932161 ooooo Historic House I T: 01261 818181 Off a93, 10m west of aberdeen, aB31 5eY Banff, aberdeenshire aB45 3sX www.nts.org.uk www.duffhouse.org.uk The late 13th-century tower,fine adjoining Jacobean One of Scotland’s "nest architectural master- mansion house and the additions of Victorian lairds pieces designed by William Adam and built in the make Drum unique. Superb furniture and paintings, 18th century as a seat for the Earls Fife. The Garden of Historic Roses and woodland trails. house now contains works on loan from The National Galleries of Scotland. Open: 11am-5pm (last entry 4pm). Easter weekend Fri-Mon. May and Jun, Open: All year, 1st Apr to 31st Oct, 11am-5pm. Thu-Mon. Jul and Aug, daily. Sep, Thu-Mon. 1st Nov to 31st Mar, Thu-Sun, 11am-4pm. Garden: Open daily from Good Friday entry: Adult £6.50, Concession £5.40. 10am-6pm. popVpk % entry: Adult £8.50, Family £21, 1 Parent £16, Con- cession £5.50, Car park pay & display £2. £pGop]Vspk 07 08 09 Fyvie Castle 10 Haddo House ooooCastle I T: 0844 4932182 ooooHistoric House I T: 0844 4932179 Off a947, 25m north west of aberdeen, aB53 8Js Off B999, 19m north of aberdeen, aB41 7eQ www.nts.org.uk www.nts.org.uk Fyvie’s charm ranges from its 13th-century origins This elegant mansion house boasts sumptuous Vic- to its opulent Edwardian interiors. View the su- torian interiors beneath a crisp Georgian exterior. perb collection of arms, armour and paintings, Noted for fine furniture and paintings, Haddo also stroll around the loch or visit the racquets court has a terraced garden and country and bowling alley. park with lakes, walks and monuments.
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