Castle Fraser
Recommended by
Overview
The massive Z-plan castle was built between 1575 and 1636 and is one of the grandest of the Castles of Mar. The interior was remodelled in 1838 and decoration and furnishings of that period survive in some of the rooms, which are maintained to retain the feel of a family home. A formal garden inside the old walled garden, estate trails, a children's play area and a programme of concerts are among the attractions.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Garden & grounds, All year, daily. Castle, shop & tearoom open Apr-Jun & Oct, Wed-Sun 10.30-5; Jul-Sep, daily 10.30-5 (last admission 4, last orders in tearoom 3.45). Please see website for full details
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
About the area
Visitors to Aberdeenshire with any kind of interest in history are in for a treat. There are more castles to the acre in Aberdeenshire than anywhere else in Britain.
Places to eat nearby View all
Nearby places to stay
View all (8)
Hotel
Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course
- Family rooms: 6
- Free TV
- WiFi available
- Lift available
Nearby places to stay
Thainstone House
Thainstone House is an elegant hotel which enjoys a peaceful location close to the town of Inverurie with easy links to Aberdeen. The property welcomes its guests with traditional Scott...
The Newmachar
The Newmachar is ideally located in the quiet village of Newmachar, just 5 minutes off the new bypass and with easy access to both Aberdeen city centre and the airport. Modern well-appo...
Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course
Set in 350 acres of wooded parkland, this imposing baronial country mansion has a golf course as its centrepiece. Tastefully restored to highlight its original character, it provides a ...
The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa
The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa was built in 1852 and is a few miles from Aberdeen City Centre although the country house makes it feel further. Set in well tended grounds it offers a quali...
The Chester Hotel
The Chester Hotel offers modern and well-equipped bedrooms with lovely beds and quality bedding, along with useful extras for the modern traveller – robes, slippers and quality branded ...
Malmaison Aberdeen
Built from the solid granite that gives the city its moniker, the Aberdeen Mal is suitably dashing, with boutique allure and a cool industrial-chic finish. The Malmaison Bar and Grill i...
Feughside Caravan Park
A small, well maintained family-run site, set amongst mature trees and hedges, located five miles from Banchory and with stunning views of Clachnaben Hill. The site is ideally suited to...
Douneside House
Douneside House provides an impressive range of facilities, with extensive grounds, fishing, spa and leisure facilities as well as stunningly beautiful gardens. Bedrooms come in a range...
