Brodie Castle & Estate

Dogs are welcome on the estate. Dogs are also welcome in the Playful Garden but we ask that they are kept on a short lead. Assistance dogs only please in the castle.

There’s one 22kW electric car charging post in the car park.

Our fantastic guides will take you around the castle, telling you the stories of the Brodies of Brodie who lived in the castle. Tours last around 1 hour.

Cormack’s Lodge (sleeps 2/3). This romantic rural cottage is tucked away down a narrow road, a short walk from the castle. During the day, wander round the castle grounds then while away evenings in front of the wood-burning stove. The dining room has views of the estate and the cottage has its own private garden, perfect for alfresco breakfasts and impromptu picnics.

South Lodge (sleeps 4). South Lodge lies close to the castle and is secluded and perfect for families with children. A large garden for impromptu picnics and a warm wood-burning stove in the sitting room make this a great retreat at any time of year.

Garden House (sleeps 6). This magnificent detached cottage is set over two storeys and makes an idyllic, pet-friendly setting for a family getaway. Set on an estate with a rich history, you’ll enjoy easy access to the 16th-century Brodie Castle as well as the beaches of Findhorn and Nairn. Prepare for the day and head out to the Playful Garden through your garden gate, where you’ll find Scotland’s biggest bunny sculpture and the National Daffodil Collection, the perfect way to immerse yourself in nature right on your doorstep.

Laird’s Wing (sleeps 14). Fine art, antique furniture and centuries of history make this huge apartment a splendid place to celebrate family occasions or spoil your visiting guests. The late Ninian Brodie lived here until 2003, and it has all the comforts of a luxury modern home, while being spread across three floors of the magnificent turreted castle. When not enjoying the grand dining room or games room, guests can play croquet in the castle grounds or wander through acres of nature trails, spotting swans, ducks and red squirrels. There’s no better place to experience the life of a contemporary laird.

Booking a holiday with the National Trust for Scotland helps us to protect these places, now and for the future.

Large-print information sheets are available.

Parking is free for members and £5 for non-members.

Visitors are welcome to bring their own food into the Playful Garden or the grounds. Picnic benches are available in the Playful Garden and at the back of the castle.

See our Playful Garden highlight page for more information.

Both Brodie Castle and the Playful Garden have gift shops, selling bespoke and local gifts and crafts.

Toilets will be available during opening hours.

There are walks all around the estate, the pond and the shrubbery that are accessible and free to all.

Rodney’s Stone, an 8th-century Pictish monument, is situated on the castle entrance drive and is accessible on foot from the car park.

• The Playful Garden is fully accessible.
• The ground floor of the castle is accessible with assistance and chairs are available in most rooms.
• The path around the pond and the woodland paths are suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.