Name: Brodie Castle
Rating: 5.0

Brodie Castle

Brodie Castle and Estate (National Trust for Scotland), Forres, Moray IV36 2TE, UK

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Brodie Castle, Magnificent turreted castle with a Playful Garden and amazing springtime daffodil displays. Step back in time on a guided tour to the castle’s glory days, when the Brodie family were one of Scotland’s most prominent families.

Explore the Playful Garden, home to a fascinating menagerie of characters inspired by the castle’s quirky and colourful history, including Scotland’s biggest bunny sculpture. Visit in spring when the grounds are carpeted with over 100 varieties of daffodil. Admire the art collection – from Dutch Old Masters to modern watercolours.

Price starts from £16.00 for Adults, £9.00 for Children and £26.50 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: Yes

Features

Castle: Acres of gentle Moray countryside surround the rose-coloured Brodie Castle, ancestral home of the Brodie clan for over 400 years, although their family seat has been here since the 12th century. The exact construction date of the present building is not known, although the caphouse on the south-west tower bears the date 1567, which probably records the completion of that part that had begun in 1560. Alexander Brodie of Brodie was the 12th Laird at the time.
Playful Garden: The Playful Garden is a family-friendly garden area and imaginative play zone, located just a short hop from the historic castle. Start your journey by following the white rabbits from the car park and get a warm welcome at the longhouse-style visitor centre. Out in the garden, come face-to-face with Scotland’s biggest rabbit sculpture, then meet the many quirky characters and the stories that connect them to this striking castle, home to the Brodie clan for 400 years.
Daffodils: When Ian Brodie, 24th Laird of Brodie, succeeded to the title in 1889, he inherited a perfect setting for one of his favourite plants – the daffodil. As an eminent breeder of the brilliant yellow blooms in the late 19th and early 20th century, he gained global recognition for his work.
Estate walks: Get out and about on the estate by taking one of our woodland walks to see red squirrels, or meander around the pond looking at the variety of wildfowl and dragonflies.
Ivory exhibition: Elephant ivory has fundamentally shaped societies, cultures and economies throughout human history. As a material product, it represents the commodification of one of the most iconic and loved animals on Earth. This makes ivory an extremely complicated subject, at times intensely controversial and often highly emotive.

Facilities

Parking: Parking is free for members and £5 for non-members.
Food & Drinks: The Playful Café serves hot and cold refreshments, a selection of bakes, soup, sandwiches and ice cream during our opening hours.
Toilets: Toilets will be available during opening hours.

What to see

Events:

Tour: Brodie Castle: 5 Oct 2025, 10:30. Enjoy a tour led by one of our knowledgeable guides, taking in the main rooms of the castle and covering the history of the Brodie family.
Nature Nippers: 9 Oct 2025, 11:00. Discover the wonders of nature alongside your children through engaging games, creative crafts, and fun outdoor activities!
Brodie Estate Foraging: 11 Oct 2025, 10:00. Join Will Hall, Naturalist, who will teach you about foraging and how to stay safe while doing so!

For more upcoming events information please visit: https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/brodie-castle/events

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Castle:

Adult: £16.00
Child: £9.00
Family: £42.50
One adult family: £26.50
Young Scot: £1.00
Concession: £14.00

Playful Garden: Free.

Membership: Join from £5.55 / month.

For more details please visit: https://www.nts.org.uk/join

Pricing URL: https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/brodie-castle/planning-your-visit

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Brodie Castle is an elegant and versatile venue for both day and evening events. Inside the castle, the beautifully appointed public rooms are ideal for birthday celebrations, parties and social events. The converted stable block and extensive grounds offer versatile spaces for larger gatherings.

Capacities
Castle

Drinks reception – 100
Meeting – 60 (theatre-style)

Old Stables

Drinks reception – 60
Dining – 56
Dance/ceilidh – 56
Meeting – 60 (theatre-style)

Playful Garden: Alfresco event – 250

Grounds: Marquee event – 250+

For more information please visit: https://www.nts.org.uk/venue-hire/brodie-castle/private-events

Castle: 1 Sep–31 Oct, daily, guided tours & 1 Nov–31 Dec, open for events only.
Playful Garden: 1 Jul–31 Oct, daily, 10.00–16.00 & 1 Nov–21 Dec, closed.
Grounds: 1 Jan–31 Dec, open daily.

Address: Brodie Castle and Estate (National Trust for Scotland), Forres, Moray IV36 2TE, UK

Post Code: IV36 2TE

Council: Forres

County: Moray

By car: The main driveway onto the estate is accessed directly from the A96 and leads to the main car park. There is also a dedicated Blue Badge car park approximately 70 metres from the front door of the castle.
By bus: The Stagecoach bus stops in Brodie village. From the bus stop, it is approximately half a mile’s walk, either along the exit drive or the signposted footpath along an uneven grass path. If using the exit drive, please be aware of oncoming vehicles.
Parking: Parking is free for members and £5 for non-members.