Fyvie Castle, Garden & Estate NTS

Fyvie Castle, Garden & Estate NTS With over 800 years of History, Fyvie is the oldest Castle in the care of the National Trust for Scotland.
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Plan your visit: https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/fyvie-castle The charm of Fyvie ranges from its 13th-century origins to its stunning Edwardian interiors. The castle is home to a superb collection of arms, armour and paintings, including works by Raeburn and Gainsborough. Stroll around the picturesque loch, or visit the restored 1903 racquet court and bowling alley. Ghosts, legends and folklore are all woven into the tapestry of Fyvie Castle’s 800-year history. Tradition claims that the castle’s five successive families – Preston, Meldrum, Seton, Gordon and Forbes-Leith – each added a tower to this magnificent Scottish Baronial fortress. You can see their influences today among the medieval stones and the lavish Edwardian interiors, and imagine what castle life must have been like for the families and their royal guests – among them Robert the Bruce, Edward I and Charles I.

🔎 Dig into history at Fyvie Castle! Ever wondered what archaeologists actually do - or fancied making your own historica...
16/09/2026

🔎 Dig into history at Fyvie Castle!

Ever wondered what archaeologists actually do - or fancied making your own historical discovery? Join us for a hands-on archaeological dig at Fyvie Castle and uncover the stories hidden beneath our feet.

This drop-in event is open to all, with no experience needed and all equipment provided. Come along for the full day or just pop in for an hour - our archaeology team will be on hand to guide you and chat about what we find.

📍 Fyvie Castle, Fyvie, Aberdeenshire
📅 19th & 20th September
🕙 From 10am
🎟️ Tickets available via Eventbrite

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sensible footwear. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Last admission to the Racquets Court is 3pm.

Book your place here: https://brnw.ch/21x5FTk

🌿 Gardeners’ Question Time 🌿 Ever wonder how the NTS manage to get their gardens so perfect? Come along to this event or...
16/09/2026

🌿 Gardeners’ Question Time 🌿

Ever wonder how the NTS manage to get their gardens so perfect? Come along to this event organised by North East Aberdeenshire Members’ Centre - supporting the NTS and find out from the experts.

Gordon Thomson, Head Gardener at Fyvie Castle, will be our Master of Ceremonies with a panel of gardeners from Aberdeenshire NTS properties ready to answer all your gardening questions and give horticultural advice.

📍 Garioch Heritage Centre
📅 Thursday 8th October 2026
⏰ 7:00pm - 9:00pm

🎟️ Tickets essential, available on Eventbrite 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x5J6l

🔎 Dig into history at Fyvie Castle! Ever wondered what archaeologists actually do - or fancied making your own historica...
14/09/2026

🔎 Dig into history at Fyvie Castle!

Ever wondered what archaeologists actually do - or fancied making your own historical discovery? Join us for a hands-on archaeological dig at Fyvie Castle and uncover the stories hidden beneath our feet.

This drop-in event is open to all, with no experience needed and all equipment provided. Come along for the full day or just pop in for an hour - our archaeology team will be on hand to guide you and chat about what we find.

📍 Fyvie Castle, Fyvie, Aberdeenshire
📅 19th & 20th September
🕙 From 10am
🎟️ Tickets available via Eventbrite

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sensible footwear. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Last admission to the Racquets Court is 3pm.

Book your place here: https://brnw.ch/21x5FTk

🍂 Share the best of autumn together at Fyvie Castle. 🧡Plan your visit today at nts.org.uk/visit/places/fyvie-castle🏰 Joi...
09/09/2026

🍂 Share the best of autumn together at Fyvie Castle. 🧡
Plan your visit today at nts.org.uk/visit/places/fyvie-castle

🏰 Join a guided tour, or visit during weekend mornings to explore at your own pace and discover Fyvie’s enduring history as the oldest castle in the Trust’s care.

Hear gripping tales from across its 800 years as you move through lavishly decorated rooms housing one of our finest collections. Among the highlights are striking arms and armour, global artefacts and remarkable artworks, including portraits by Raeburn, Gainsborough and Batoni.

🍄 Follow the trail around the lake to explore the winter home of greylag and pink-footed geese, tufted ducks and goldeneye.

🍰 Then cosy up in the Butler’s Pantry Tearoom with fresh, comforting specials and home-baked treats.

👩‍🌾 Complete your trip with a visit to one of Scotland’s best heritage fruit and veg collections in the walled garden before picking up some fresh harvest produce to take home.

🕙 The castle and Butler’s Pantry Tearoom are open Wednesday to Sunday until 1 November, with self-led tours available on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
The tearoom and some weekend castle tours will continue operating at weekends over the winter months.

👉 Please check our website for opening times and updates before travelling.

Join the Team🏰🫖As a member of our Visitor Services team your job is to give visitors from across the globe a big Fyvie w...
07/09/2026

Join the Team🏰🫖

As a member of our Visitor Services team your job is to give visitors from across the globe a big Fyvie welcome and help generate the income that enables us to care for the castle and its surroundings.

Visiting The Butler’s Pantry is an essential part of the visitor experience and the role of the Visitor Service Assistant - Catering is to make it a positive and memorable part of a visitor’s day with us.

You’ll help us maximise sales through excellent customer service and product knowledge, taking pride in presentation and effective behind-the-scenes processes.

Our Tearoom is a high footfall operation, and the ideal candidate should be experienced in a high volume, fast-paced environment. Barista and baking experience would be beneficial for this role however training will be given.

Find out more and apply via the link: https://brnw.ch/21x5vjE

Morris Minor Car Rally 🏰🚘This Sunday (6th September) the Dog show, pipe band and dancers from Midday. Come along to see ...
03/09/2026

Morris Minor Car Rally 🏰🚘

This Sunday (6th September) the Dog show, pipe band and dancers from Midday. Come along to see an incredible range of vintage cars including the Morris Minor with over 200 vehicles to see. Additional stalls and food vendors will also be on site 🚗🏰

Our tearoom and castle open at 10:30am and serving until 4pm, the castle will be by Self Led tour all day for you to explore at your own leisure ⏰

The Racquets Court will be open with a chance to play our skittles alley and learn from the Fyvie Heritage room on their last day of display.

£5 entry charge and separate parking charges will apply at the entrance tent, parking is free for NTS members.

Look forward to welcoming you on Sunday.

We look forward to hosting the RARE Makers Market in our Racquets court on December 5th and 6th 🎁
30/08/2026

We look forward to hosting the RARE Makers Market in our Racquets court on December 5th and 6th 🎁

🍂 Autumn is fast approaching, the nights are drawing in, and we have an action-packed end to the year for all of our vis...
27/08/2026

🍂 Autumn is fast approaching, the nights are drawing in, and we have an action-packed end to the year for all of our visitors.

From Monday 31st of August, we will begin operating from Wednesday to Sunday, which means Monday and Tuesday the castle will not be open to the public. We wanted to take a moment to thank all of our visitors from all over the world this year for spending time with us here at Fyvie, it's been a truly memorable summer season.

Here is our upcoming event schedule for the next few months:

🎟️ 6th September - Morris Minor Car Rally: £5 entry charge on the day, NTS Members park free, charges apply.

🎟️ 19th and 20th September - Archaeological Dig: https://brnw.ch/21x5g1W

🎟️ 20th of September - Fyvie 5K: https://brnw.ch/21x5g1X

🎟️ 25th of September - Whispers after Dark: https://brnw.ch/21x5g1T

🎟️ 26th of September - Yoga on the Lawn: https://brnw.ch/21x5g1R

🎟️ 2nd of October - Whispers after Dark: https://brnw.ch/21x5g1T

🎟️ 15th - 18th - Dark Legends of Fyvie Castle: https://brnw.ch/21x5g1V

🎟️ 16th of October - Squirrel Safari with the NE Ranger Service: https://brnw.ch/21x5g1S

🎟️ 29th - 1st of November - Dark Legends of Fyvie Castle: https://brnw.ch/21x5g1V

🎟️ 31st October and 1st November - Halloween Family Trail: https://brnw.ch/21x5g1U

With more to follow for November and December, stay tuned to our socials for more updates and click the links for more information about all the above events.

If you have any questions at all you can reach us on [email protected]

16/08/2026

FVYIE RALLY 2026

This will be held on Sunday 6th September at Fyvie Castle this year and promises to be a great day out. Morris Minors and all other classics welcome!

Free entry to cars attending!

To enter, please email [email protected] before 23/08/26

15/08/2026

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