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An exterior view of the recently repainted pink walls of Craigievar Castle, looking up from beside the barmkin wall.
Aberdeen City & Shire

Craigievar Castle

About this place

An iconic Scottish castle, packed with history, armour and art

  • Discover the beautiful pink castle said to be the inspiration for Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle.
  • Explore the castle grounds and walk our woodland trail, keeping an eye out for incredible wildlife that roam Craigievar; see if you can spot our fantastic five!
  • Admire one of Scotland’s first house martin towers.

Nestled on a picturesque hillside, the elegant pink tower of Craigievar Castle is spellbindingly beautiful, sure to enchant children and adults alike.

Began in the Scottish Baronial style around 1576, this iconic tower house is among the best preserved and the most loved in Scotland; its exterior remains virtually unchanged since William Forbes completed it c1626. Craigievar was a family home until the 1960s, creating a quirky blend of cosy interiors and rare antiquities within the ancient walls.

Our recent Pink Again project has resulted in a revival of the ‘Craigievar Pink’ on the harling as well as enhanced conditions to protect the castle fabric and its exquisite interiors.

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Today's Opening Hours

Castle, shop and kiosk
Closed
Grounds
Dawn–dusk
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Entry prices

Adult
£16.00
Concession
£12.50
Family
£36.50
One adult family
£31.50
Young Scot
£1.00
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Membership

At all Trust places, admission is free for members.

Join from £5.20 / month

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Accreditations and awards

  • Visit Scotland 4 Star Award
  • Green Tourism Silver Award

Did you know?

When laid end to end, the scaffolding encasing the castle would stretch three times the length of Edinburgh’s Princes Street.

Stay for longer

Enjoy a rural break in one of our holiday cottages in the grounds of the castle.

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