Castle

Drum Castle

Drumoak, Aberdeenshire
Directions Tickets
  • Open
  • £18 adult
  • Dogs in the grounds
  • Parking on site, free for members
  • National Trust for Scotland
Drum Castle: Drum Castle; Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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Quick answer

Checked 14 Oct 2026

Drum Castle is a castle near Drumoak, 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.

Drum Castle opening times

Last checked 14 Oct 2026
  1. Mon 12 10:3016:00
  2. Tue 13 Closed
  3. Wed 14 Closed
  4. Thu 15 10:3016:00
  5. Fri 16 10:3016:00
  6. Today Sat 17 10:3016:00
  7. Sun 18 10:3016:00
Opening times by season
Season Dates Days Hours Last entry
Autumn 31 Aug to 1 Nov
Mon
Thu to Sun
10:30 to 16:00
10:30 to 16:00
 45 min before close
Winter 2 Nov to 28 Mar
Thu to Sun
10:30 to 16:00
 15:15

Opening times change with the season and can change at short notice. Check the official site before you travel.

Drum Castle tickets and prices

2026 prices · checked 17 Oct 2026
Ticket prices
Ticket On the day
Adult £18
Concession £14
Family £40.50
National Trust for Scotland members Free
Book on the National Trust for Scotland site

Getting to Drum Castle and parking

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Address
AB31 5EY
Parking
Car park on site, free for members. Car park £5.00, free for members. Accessible and coach parking listed. No EV charging.
By train
Portlethen is 8.2 miles away.
Public transport
Buses every 30 minutes along the A93; stops 1/2 mile from the castle (about 20 minutes' walk). ScotRail 2-for-1 offer.

Dogs, accessibility and facilities

Dogs

Partly
  • Welcome: in the grounds.
  • Not allowed: inside the buildings.
  • Facilities list says only 'Dogs welcome'; keep under close control near livestock. Nothing says dogs may enter the castle, so lesser value.

Accessibility

  • Paths and surfaces: Wheelchair access, hearing loop and accessible parking listed; detailed Accessibility Guide available (not opened).
  • 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 Drum Castle

  • 01

    Great hall

    The main hall, used for feasts and ceremony.

  • 02

    Chapel

    A chapel inside the castle.

  • 03

    Gardens

    Gardens you can walk around.

  • 04

    Wall walk

    A walkway along the top of the walls.

  • 05

    Exhibition

    Displays and exhibitions to see.

History of Drum Castle

  1. 1323 Robert the Bruce gives the Royal Forest and Tower of Drum to the Irvine family

Photos

Castles near Drum Castle

All 10 castles in Aberdeenshire

FAQs

Is there a café at Drum Castle?

Yes, there is a café on site.

When is Drum Castle open?

In the autumn season it opens Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10:30 to 16:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.

How much does it cost to visit Drum Castle?

Adult tickets cost £18, and National Trust for Scotland members go free.

Sources

Every fact on this page last verified 14 Oct 2026
Suggest a correction
  1. Page on api.postcodes.io · checked 17 Oct 2026
  2. Page on nts.org.uk · checked 17 Oct 2026
  3. Wikidata · checked 17 Oct 2026
  4. Page on portal.historicenvironment.scot · checked 17 Oct 2026
  5. Page on nts.org.uk · checked 17 Oct 2026

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