- Open
- £18 adult
- Dogs in the grounds
- Parking on site, free for members
- National Trust for Scotland
Quick answer
Crathes Castle is a castle near Banchory, 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, about 93 m from the entrance.
Crathes Castle opening times
- Mon 12 Not listed
- Tue 13 Not listed
- Wed 14 10:0017:00
- Today Thu 15 10:0017:00
- Fri 16 10:0017:00
- Sat 17 10:0017:00
- Sun 18 10:0017:00
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 14 Oct to 31 Oct | Daily | 10:00 to 17:00 | 16:15 |
| Winter | 1 Nov to 24 Dec | Daily | 10:00 to 16:00 | n/a |
| January | 8 Jan to 31 Jan | Thu to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | n/a |
| February-March | 1 Feb to 31 Mar | Daily | 10:00 to 16:00 | n/a |
Opening times change with the season and can change at short notice. Check the official site before you travel.
Crathes Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £18 |
| Concession | £14 |
| Family | £40.50 |
| National Trust for Scotland members | Free |
Getting to Crathes Castle and parking
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- Address
- AB31 5QJ
- Parking
- Car park on site, free for members. Car park £5.00 (free for members) About 93 m to the entrance. Accessible car park adjacent to Courtyard Café (84 m to castle door); bus users face 1 mile walk from driveway entrance
- By train
- Stonehaven is 10.4 miles away.
- Public transport
- If travelling by bus, it is a 1 mile walk from the A93 driveway entrance to the ticket office. ScotRail 2-for-1 offer with rail ticket and voucher.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Partly- Welcome: in the grounds.
- Not allowed: inside the buildings.
- Facilities list says only 'Dogs welcome' and asks owners to keep dogs under close control near livestock; nothing says dogs may enter the castle, so lesser value chosen.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Castle at bottom of a hill; sloped tarmac/stone path from car parks; wheelchair access limited to castle ground floor (5 floors, spiral stairs); 6 of 8 walled garden sections step-free on gravel paths; estate trails dirt/gravel
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Café Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Play area Yes
- Baby changing Yes
- Guided tours Yes
What to see at Crathes Castle
- 01
Great hall
The main hall, used for feasts and ceremony.
- 02
Gardens
Gardens you can walk around.
History of Crathes Castle
- 1323 Robert the Bruce grants the Burnett family nearby land
- c.1702 Yew hedges thought to have been planted as early as 1702
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All 32 castles in ScotlandFAQs
Is there a café at Crathes Castle?
Yes, there is a café on site.
How much does it cost to visit Crathes Castle?
Adult tickets cost £18, and National Trust for Scotland members go free.
When is Crathes Castle open?
In the summer season it opens every day from 10:00 to 17:00. 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 nts.org.uk
- Page on portal.historicenvironment.scot
- Page on nts.org.uk
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