Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate NTS

Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate NTS ABOUT THIS PLACE
Painted ceilings, family portraits, turreted castle, walled sculpted gardens

Opening Times:

Estate: Open-weather permitting


Castle / Cafe1702 / Walled Garden / Shop : Thursday to Sunday 10am - 5pm

CLOSED TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY

Wild Wood Open Weekends and School Holidays (weather permitting)

Alternative routes to Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate:
1) A90 – South of Aberdeen
a. From Stonehaven, connect with the A957 Slug Road
b. 13.3 miles, turn left onto A93
c. 0.1 miles

, turn right into Crathes Estate
2) Aberdeen City South – South Deeside Route
a. From Bridge of Dee (AB10 7JP), connect with B9077 South Deeside Road
b. 12.6 miles, turn right onto A957 Slug Road
c. 0.5 miles, turn left onto A93
d. 0.1 miles, turn right into Crathes Estate
3) Aberdeen City West – Garlogie Route
a. From North Anderson Drive, connect with A944 Lang Stract
b. 8.5 miles, turn left onto B9125
c. 2 miles, turn left onto Coupers Road
d. 3.5 miles, turn right onto A93
e. 2.4 miles, turn left into Crathes Estate

Would you like to join the Crathes Castle team? ✨We are looking for a Visitor Services Assistant, part-time, fixed-term ...
18/06/2026

Would you like to join the Crathes Castle team? ✨

We are looking for a Visitor Services Assistant, part-time, fixed-term until September 2026.

Please visit our website for more information about the role: https://brnw.ch/21x3spA

Come say hello to us at the Royal Highland Show!This weekend, the North East Region is representing the National Trust f...
18/06/2026

Come say hello to us at the Royal Highland Show!

This weekend, the North East Region is representing the National Trust for Scotland as part of an Aberdeenshire Showcase in the President's Tent - Avenue 11, near the main entrance.

There's a luxury hamper prize draw, a giant game of NE Top Trumps to play and make sure to grab your own wee coo to take home!

⚠️ Boardwalk project begins today 🌳Work begins today to replace the boardwalk – with sections of the Kingfisher and Red ...
15/06/2026

⚠️ Boardwalk project begins today 🌳

Work begins today to replace the boardwalk – with sections of the Kingfisher and Red Squirrel trails temporarily closed.

All other trails remain open, and a simple diversion will be in place. Please follow all signage and diversions for your safety.

Crathes welcomes over 100,000 countryside visitors every year, with an ever-growing number experiencing the beauty and wildlife of the estate. The replacement of an aging boardwalk will help ensure everyone can continue to enjoy this popular route for many years to come.

The timing of the works has been carefully planned to allow for dry conditions and in the best interests of wildlife such as Atlantic salmon and brown trout.

💗 This project was made possible through the generous support of the players of the Postcode Lottery, the Brown Forbes Memorial Fund, the Scottish Landfill Community Fund (Third Sector Hebrides) and the Margaret Elizabeth Cormack Charitable Trust 💗

For updates and to plan your visit see the link in the comments👇

12/06/2026

⚠️ Boardwalk closure from 15 June🌳

From Mon 15 June, part of the Red Squirrel and Kingfisher trails will be temporarily closed while we carry out a replacement of the boardwalk.

All other trails remain open, and a simple diversion will be in place.

The timing of the works has been carefully planned to allow for dry conditions and in the best interests of wildlife such Atlantic salmon and brown trout.

We appreciate your support for this important project – please follow all signage and diversions for your safety.

💗 This project was made possible through the generous support of the players of the Postcode Lottery, the Brown Forbes Memorial Fund, the Scottish Landfill Community Fund (Third Sector Hebrides) and the Margaret Elizabeth Cormack Charitable Trust 💗

For updates and to plan your visit see the link in the comments 👇

⚠️ Site closure - Wednesday 10th June ⚠️Crathes Castle, Gardens & Estate will be closed on Wed 10 June for one day to ho...
08/06/2026

⚠️ Site closure - Wednesday 10th June ⚠️

Crathes Castle, Gardens & Estate will be closed on Wed 10 June for one day to host a major private tourism event.

We’ll reopen at 11am on Thu 11 June.

Thanks for your understanding and co-operation as we support this important event for the region.

📢 Gardens Closure Notice ⚠️Due to heavy rain, the walled gardens is closed today, Wednesday 3rd June. The castle, tearo...
03/06/2026

📢 Gardens Closure Notice ⚠️

Due to heavy rain, the walled gardens is closed today, Wednesday 3rd June. The castle, tearoom, and shop are open.

⚠️ The gardens will reopen once path and building repairs have taken place.

We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you back to the gardens soon 💚

💗 Caring for Crathes this summer ⚠️ We love Crathes and as part of our care for this special place, we’ll be carrying o...
02/06/2026

💗 Caring for Crathes this summer ⚠️

We love Crathes and as part of our care for this special place, we’ll be carrying out essential conservation and improvements over the summer.

You’ll see:
🌳🚶🏻Replacement of the Coy Burn boardwalk from 15 June.
This will require the closure of trail sections and diversions on the Red Squirrel and Kingfisher Trails, including the area to the south of the Mill Pond.

🏰🟢 Conservation work on the castle from 22 June.
Scaffolding will be erected on the north and west facades, but the castle will remain open as always.

We’ll continue to share updates throughout the works and will announce further exciting improvements later in the year!

💗 We’re grateful for the support of all our visitors, staff, volunteers and supporters in helping our charity care for and share Scotland’s precious heritage.

For updates and to plan your visit, see the link in the comments 👇

🏃 Join us at the start line this September! 🏃This year’s PIM Running Festival is shaping up to be another fantastic day ...
31/05/2026

🏃 Join us at the start line this September! 🏃

This year’s PIM Running Festival is shaping up to be another fantastic day and we’d love for you to be part of it! 💙

Whether you’re taking on your first ever race, aiming for a new PB, or just running for the fun of it, there’s a distance for everyone with our 1.5K, 5K and Half Marathon.

Amazing atmosphere, brilliant support, and a great day out guaranteed 🙌

Don’t leave it too late - get signed up and join us on Saturday 12th September!

Enter here 👉https://brnw.ch/21x2YME

✨🎈 Family Fun Weekend at Crathes Castle 🎈✨Looking for something to do with the family this summer? Join us at Crathes Ca...
27/05/2026

✨🎈 Family Fun Weekend at Crathes Castle 🎈✨

Looking for something to do with the family this summer? Join us at Crathes Castle from 14th - 16th August for a weekend packed with fun!

Enjoy bouncy castles, crafts, face painting, and lawn games, plus the chance to see The Great Hootini 🪄 in a live magic show each morning at 10:30am in our Horsemill 🐰✨

🎟️ Family Fun Event: £5 per person
🎟️ Magic Show: £7 per person (separate ticket)

✨ Book now on Eventbrite and make a day of it! Ticket link in the comments below ✨

21/05/2026

Next time on Landward, Rosie steps back in time in Aberdeenshire to find out what one old farm building can tell us about our past.
Thursday, 21st May 8.30pm BBC Scotland

Address

Banchory
AB315QJ

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441330844525

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