- Open
- £18 adult
- Dogs in the grounds
- Parking on site, free for members
- National Trust for Scotland
Quick answer
Castle Fraser is a castle near Sauchen, Aberdeenshire, managed by National Trust for Scotland. Adult tickets cost £18, and National Trust for Scotland members go free. Dogs are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is a members' car park on site.
Castle Fraser opening times
- Mon 12 Not listed
- Tue 13 Not listed
- Wed 14 Not listed
- Thu 15 Not listed
- Fri 16 Not listed
- Today Sat 17 Not listed
- Sun 18 Not listed
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle: 26 Oct-21 Dec | 26 Oct to 21 Dec | Mon to Tue Sat to Sun | 10:30 to 16:00 10:30 to 16:00 | 60 min before close |
| Castle: 3 Jan-28 Feb 2027 (guided tours only) | 3 Jan to 28 Feb | Mon to Tue Sat to Sun | 10:30 to 16:00 10:30 to 16:00 | n/a |
Opening times change with the season and can change at short notice. Check the official site before you travel.
Castle Fraser tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £18 |
| Concession | £14 |
| Family | £40.50 |
| National Trust for Scotland members | Free |
Getting to Castle Fraser and parking
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- Address
- AB51 7LD
- Parking
- Car park on site, free for members. Car park £5.00, free for members; parking only in main visitor car park; ignore sat nav for last 2 miles
- By train
- Inverurie is 6.6 miles away.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Partly- Welcome: in the grounds.
- Not allowed: inside the buildings.
- Facilities list says only 'Dogs welcome'; dogs to be kept under close control near livestock. Not stated for inside castle, so lesser value.
Accessibility
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Café Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Play area Yes
What to see at Castle Fraser
- 01
Great hall
The main hall, used for feasts and ceremony.
- 02
Gardens
Gardens you can walk around.
- 03
Views
Notable views from the site.
History of Castle Fraser
- c.1450 Core of the tower house dates from as early as 1450
Photos
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Where do you park at Castle Fraser?
There is a members' car park on site.
How much does it cost to visit Castle Fraser?
Adult tickets cost £18, and National Trust for Scotland members go free.
Is there a café at Castle Fraser?
Yes, there is a café on site.
When is Castle Fraser open?
In the castle: 31 aug-25 oct season it opens Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10:30 to 16:30. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Sources
- Page on api.postcodes.io
- Page on nts.org.uk
- Page on nts.org.uk
- Wikidata
- Page on portal.historicenvironment.scot
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