Name: Castle Fraser
Rating: 5.0

Castle Fraser

Castle Fraser, Sauchen, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 7LD, UK

1-99 Years

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Castle Fraser, One of Scotland’s largest tower houses, with an impressive portrait collection. Stand before one of the largest tower houses in Scotland, with a core that dates from as early as 1450. Explore the grand hall and towers, discovering the colourful history of the Fraser lairds.

The traditional walled garden is vibrant throughout the seasons, with specimen trees, herbaceous borders and a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. You can also enjoy some of the fresh produce in our recently refurbished courtyard tearoom. The extensive parkland surrounding this fortified castle inspires imaginations of all ages.

Price starts from £17.00 for Adults, £33.00 for Family. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

Castle: One of the grandest tower houses in Scotland, Castle Fraser dates back to as early as 1454 and was home to the Fraser family until 1921. You can discover the fascinating history of the family as you explore the castle on a self-guided tour. Listen out for music and sounds of castle life as you wander round. There are a number of children’s trails available, as well as expert guides on hand to share the history of the rooms.
Walled Garden: The traditional walled garden at Castle Fraser has excellent accessibility for all visitors thanks to its solid paths. Take a wander through and breathe in the wonderful scents. As well as herbaceous and medicinal borders, you’ll find a rich array of fruit and vegetables, including currants and gooseberries grown traditionally on poles.
Outdoors: Woodland garden has separate areas of differing ages. The oldest part has huge old specimen trees of oak and sweet chestnut, with a small collection of shrubs and other woodlands plants that grow in the deep shade of the old trees. The newer section was created after a storm in 2002, when the estate lost over 1,000 trees. The woodland was planted to develop a collection of Rhododendron and other trees and shrubs of interest such as ornamental birches and evergreen trees such as Eucryphia and Ilex.
Wildlife: Castle Fraser has a long tradition of open water on the estate, dating from when the flight pond was created for duck shooting. Since those days, a wide range of species has settled in, including an important collection of damselflies and dragonflies. Here are our top wildlife species to try and spot when you’re out exploring our trails. Each has a ‘how easy to see?’ rating, a fun fact and a top tip for when and where to look.
Tearoom: After exploring the castle, garden and estate, round off your visit by calling into the old Georgian kitchen in the courtyard, now home to our tearoom.

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Parking: Car parking is available and is £5 (free for members).
Food & Drinks: Recently refurbished tearoom offers a new menu that includes produce from our own walled garden.
Toilets: The toilets are open at the same time as the castle.