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Craigston Castle

Type:Historic House / Palace

Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 5PX

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Built in 1604-1607 by John Urquhart Tutor of Cromarty.

The exposed Turriff sandstone emphasizes squareness and strength.  Two main wings flanking the entrance and connected by an elevated arch, are surmounted by a richly Gothic inspired corbelled parapet, regarded by many as one of the finest examples in Scotland.

As you enter the front door, you come face to face with a splendid woodcarving of the family crest. This shows  many of the different elements of the family Coat of Arms: wild boars, hunting dogs, mermaids, a naked lady, and knights in armour.

Furnishings in the main rooms date back to the mid-18th and 19th centuries. The drawing room on the first floor contains unique 17th century wood carvings which depict biblical themes, Scottish kings and great...Read More

About

Built in 1604-1607 by John Urquhart Tutor of Cromarty.

The exposed Turriff sandstone emphasizes squareness and strength.  Two main wings flanking the entrance and connected by an elevated arch, are surmounted by a richly Gothic inspired corbelled parapet, regarded by many as one of the finest examples in Scotland.

As you enter the front door, you come face to face with a splendid woodcarving of the family crest. This shows  many of the different elements of the family Coat of Arms: wild boars, hunting dogs, mermaids, a naked lady, and knights in armour.

Furnishings in the main rooms date back to the mid-18th and 19th centuries. The drawing room on the first floor contains unique 17th century wood carvings which depict biblical themes, Scottish kings and great heroes. This room also boasts gilted mirrors originally from the Palais de Versailles in France. 

Two stone spiral staircases take you from the drawing room to the different bedrooms; the gallery (with portraits of ancestors and others related to the family history); as well as two libraries one with volumes from the 17th and 19th centuries.

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Guide Prices

Adult £8.00, Child £3.00, Conc. £5.00, Groups: Adult £5.00, Child/School £2.00.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users - Accessible to Wheelchair Users only ground floor - As a very old building we have many stairs, but the ground floor is accessible with wheelchair. At the ground floor you can see the sculped family crest in the hall, the cloakroom, visit the old kitchen with the dumb waiter, the corridor with the traditional old bells, and the view on the
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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users - Accessible to Wheelchair Users only ground floor - As a very old building we have many stairs, but the ground floor is accessible with wheelchair. At the ground floor you can see the sculped family crest in the hall, the cloakroom, visit the old kitchen with the dumb waiter, the corridor with the traditional old bells, and the view on the charming and grand colonial room. According with the size of the wheelchair access to some of the rooms can't be possible as doors are all different.
  • Autism Friendly

Children & Infants

  • Accept children all ages

Establishment Features

  • Accommodation on site - Craigston Castle is still the Urquhart family home, we let it to a maximum of 12 guests, only 12 weeks per year, usually from May to October, on a self catering basis. Check our website for more info.
  • Booking essential
  • Dogs Accepted - A maximum of 2 dogs accepted previous agreement.
  • Event venue - We are happy to host small wedding for the ceremony and photo shooting. We are ideal for Team building activities, small business meeting and fun activities like: archery, clay pigeon shooting, falconry sessions ...
  • Garden/patio for guests use
  • Meeting rooms
  • Wedding Venue
  • Wireless internet (WiFi) connection available

Key Features

  • Film or TV location
  • In countryside
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Outdoor Attraction

Languages spoken

  • Italian spoken
  • Spanish spoken

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking
  • Coach Drop Off / Pick Up Point
  • Coach Parking

Payment Methods

  • Cash Accepted - Unfortunately, at the moment we accept only cash
  • Concessionary Admission Charges
  • Groups: Booking Essential
  • Open by appointment outside normal opening times
  • Prior Booking Recommended

Room / Unit Features

  • Barbecue
  • Satellite TV
  • Television available

Target Markets

  • Cyclists Welcome
  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Families

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided tours
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Opening Times

* Opening dates and timing see website (www.craigston-castle.co.uk). Guided tours last around 45-60 min. Prior booking through email recommended as we accept only 6 people per tour. Groups by appointment throughout the year.

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