About 16 miles west of Aberdeen is the stunning Castle Fraser, one of the grandest of the Scottish baronial tower houses.
Built between 1575 and 1636 by the 6th laird, Michael Fraser, Castle Fraser is the most elaborate Z-plan castle in Scotland. The castle belongs to the same period of native architectural achievement as two neighbouring castles, Crathes and Craigievar.
One of the castle’s most evocative rooms is the strikingly simple Great Hall. The castle contains many Fraser family portraits, including one by Raeburn, and fine 18th- and 19th-century carpets, curtains and bed hangings, and even Charles Mackenzie Fraser's wooden leg!
The estate contains a flight pond, mixed woodland and open farmland, with two waymarked walks giving magnificent views of the local hills. The historic walled garden features shrubs, flowers, wall-trained fruit and vegetables.
There is also a shop selling exclusive gifts.
Gradings
- 4 Castle
Awards
- Green Tourism
Green Tourism Bronze 2012
Opening Times
| 2013 Opening Times (01/04/2013 - 31/10/2013) |
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* 1 April to 30 June, Wednesday-Sunday, 12-5
1 July to 31 August, daily, 11-5
1 September to 31 October, Wednesday-Sunday, 12-5
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