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Crathes Castle

Description: Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5QJ. Tel:(01330)844525 Fax:(01330)844797 (Castle); Tel:(01330)844651 (Ranger/Naturalist). ... more

Crathes Castle ... ADMISSION PRICES: castle only/walled garden only, adult £4.50, concession £3; combined ticket (castle and garden), adult £7, concession

Newest Review: ... have tiny shops, but the one at Crathes is a reasonable size. It has a selection of Crathes Castle souvenirs, and a lot of Aberdeenshire and Scotland gifts, such as silverware and china. There is also a very good book selection, again covering local and national topics, and a good choice of Scottish childrens books. I would definitely advise popping into the shop. The café...well, several ... more

... years ago they changed the café. It was once a traditional National Trust café, with tea and scones and happy elderly ladies serving. Now, it has been rehoused in another building and is a much different affair. They serve clever sandwiches, the scones...more

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Crathes Castle: A Castle With All The Trimmings (1097 words)
by - written on 12/08/09 (Very useful, 63 readings)
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Crathes Castle was completed in the late sixteenth century, by the Burnett of Leys family. It is now owned and run by the National Trust for Scotland, and is open to visitors all year round. The Castle is extremely well preserved, and in addition to the building itself, there are extensive gardens and woodlands, café and shop, plant sales, and a childrens playground. The Castle is located near Banchory, in Deeside. You can reach it by following the Slug Road (A957) all the way from Stonehaven, or take the North Deeside Road (A93) out of Aberdeen. It is also possible to take local bus services from Aberdeen. Currently, admission to the grounds alone ... Read the complete review

Who needs a disney fairytale- this is the real deal (1120 words)
by - written on 23/02/09 (Very useful, 147 readings)
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I used to go camping in the grounds of Crathes Castle with the guides when I was younger and the grounds are extensive and beautiful. I had never actually been inside the castle (despite visiting the grounds over a dozen times) until October last year when I went with my sister and our children 5, 3 and 1. ********Location ********* Situated around 15 miles to the west of Aberdeen and 3 miles east of Banchory it is easy to get to. It is just off the A93 the main road from Aberdeen to Banchory and Royal Deeside. Ir is accessible by car with ample parking facilites, although it is pay and display (£2) or by bus which stops on the A93 and will involve ... Read the complete review