Crathes Castle (pronounced /ˈkræθɪs/ KRATH-iss) is a castle, built in the 16th century, near Banchory in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is in the historic county of Kincardineshire. This harled castle was built by the Burnetts of Leys and was owned by the family for almost 400 years. The castle and its grounds are currently owned and managed by the National Trust for Scotland and are open to the public.
Crathes Castle
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Structural Info
Year Built
1596
Built by
Alexander Burnett of Leys,
Accessible
Accessible
Cost
Yes
Prices are a guide only and may be subject to change
6 May–31 Oct, daily, 10.00–17.00
1 Nov–22 Dec, Thu–Sun, 10.00–16.00
23–27 Dec, closed
28 Dec–31 Dec, daily, 10.00–16.00
1 Jan–7 Jan 2025, closed
Grounds
Some trails are closed due to extensive storm damage.
1 Jan–31 Dec, daily, dawn–dusk
1 Nov–22 Dec, Thu–Sun, 10.00–16.00
23–27 Dec, closed
28 Dec–31 Dec, daily, 10.00–16.00
1 Jan–7 Jan 2025, closed
Grounds
Some trails are closed due to extensive storm damage.
1 Jan–31 Dec, daily, dawn–dusk
Other Info
Contact information
Telephone: 01330 844525
Email address: crathes@nts.org.uk
Telephone: 01330 844525
Email address: crathes@nts.org.uk
Opening Hours
- Mon 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tue 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thu 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed now
- Fri 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Sun 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Admission Cost
adult
£16.00
Child
£1.00
Family
£36.50
Retired
Photos
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User reviews
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2024 Weekend trip to Scotland
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Visited here in September 2024, was awesome. You can view more in the journal, more pictures inside and outside.
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