Excursion Crathes castle & gardens tour at Aberdeen

Drive through leafy Royal Deeside to Crathes Castle to visit this stunning castle and its gardens. This is one of the most beautiful and well-preserved castles in Scotland with its fairy-tale turrets and fantastic gargoyles. It was home to the Burnett family of Leys for almost four centuries.

Wander through the walled garden and enjoy the great yew hedges, planted as early as 1702. Explore this stunning 16th-century tower house, with a complex maze of turrets, towers, oak panels and painted ceilings. Don't miss the Horn of Leys, given to the Burnett family in the 14th century by Robert the Bruce.

Beside the castle is the walled garden which is almost as famous as the castle itself and is home to beautiful borders, ancient yew hedges, a rose garden, a fountain and a glass house. Spot a rich variety of wildlife along the waymarked trails, including roe deer, red squirrels, woodpeckers, buzzards and herons.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Crathes Castle, Horn of Leys, castle gardens and trails

Note

Please note: The ground floor of the castle is wheelchair accessible. The upper levels are accessible only by stairs, mostly narrow spiral staircases. Any wheelchair users must be accompanied as the guide cannot undertake responsibility for them during the tour. Most of the walled garden is wheelchair accessible, while the trails are not accessible. Warm layered clothing and comfortable footwear are recommended.