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Queen Elizabeth Castle of Mey Trust

The Castle And Gardens Of Mey

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Thurso

Caithness

Make your visit to Caithness memorable by visiting the unique Castle and Gardens of Mey.

Have a delicious snack in the tearoom, browse in the shop and check out the animal centre or just wander in the grounds and gardens and view the magnificent scenery across the Pentland Firth to Hoy, the nearest of the Orkney Islands. On a clear day the Old Man of Hoy can be seen on the horizon.

Climb the Tower in the walled garden for a better view of the fantastic scenery.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother first saw what was then Barrogill Castle in 1952, while mourning the death of her husband, King George VI. Falling for its isolated charm and hearing it was to be abandoned, she decided to save it and today it is a lasting tribute to her commitment to the local community.

Visitors to the castle will see the rooms used by Her Majesty when she stayed here, the most commonly expressed opinion by visitors is how homely and comfortable it feels.

The animal centre is ideal for children and adults alike. Please do not take dogs to the animal centre or into the walled garden.

Visitors from abroad can pick up a translation of the castle information either from the shop or at the castle door in the following languages: Dutch, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Russian and Spanish.

The castle is located on the A836 between Thurso and John O'Groats, 8 miles west of John O'Groats.

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+44 (1847) 851473
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enquiries@castleofmey.org.uk
Castle Of Mey,
Mey,
Thurso,
Caithness,
KW14 8XH

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2023 Opening Times Wednesday to Sunday. Castle 11.00 to last entry 15.00. Grounds and gardens 10.30 to 16.00.

3 May 2023 - 30 Sep 2023

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2023 Opening Times - We are open Wednesday to Sunday from 3rd May to 30th September and closed from 23rd July to 9th August inclusive, these dates are subject to change so please keep up to date on our website. Castle Tours run from 11.00am in half hour time slots available to book on our website The Visitor Centre, Tearoom and Shop are open from 10.30am.

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