Balvenie Castle, by Dufftown
Fine 13th century castle last occupied in 1746, visited by Mary Stuart.
Open 25 March – 30 September, daily 0930-1830.
Last admission 1800.
Tel: 01340 820121

Spynie Palace, by Elgin
Residence of the Bishops of Moray until 1686, visited by Mary Stuart
Open 25 March - 30 September: daily 0930-1830. Last admission 1800.
1 October - end March: Saturday and Sunday, 0930am- 1630, last entry 1600

Tel: 01343 546358

Brodie Castle, by Forres
Z-plan tower house with major art collection, porcelain, and woodland walks.
Open 25 March - 29 September, Thursday - Monday 1100-1800
Last admission 1700
Grounds open all year, daily 0930-sunset
Tel: 01309 641371

Crathes Castle, by Banchory
16 century castle with remarkable painted ceilings and famous walled garden.
Open 1 April – 30 September daily 1000 – 1730, 1 – 31 October daily 1000 – 1630
Tel: 01330 844525

Drum Castle, By Banchory
13th century keep and beautifully furnished 17th century mansion house.
Open 1 April – 31 May daily and 1 – 30 September 1230 – 1730, 1 June – 31 August daily 1000 – 1730
Tel: 01330 811204

Ballindalloch
Ballindalloch Castle is a much loved family home and one of the most beautiful and romantic castles in Scotland.
Open Good Friday – 30 September Sunday – Friday 1030 – 1700
Tel : 01807 500206

Balmoral Castle
Scottish home to the Royal family. Exhibitions, grounds, shops and tearoom.
Open 1 April – 31 July, daily 1000-1700.
Last admission 1600
Tel : 013397 42534
Fax: 013397 42034
Email: info@balmoralcastle.com

Braemar Castle
Built in 1628 this fully furnished L-plan castle has a remarkable star shaped defensive curtain wall and a central round tower with a spiral staircase.
Open 1 April – 30 June and 1 September – 31 October Saturday – Thursday 1000 – 1730, 1 July – 31 August daily 1000 – 1730, last admission 1700.
Tel : 013397 41219

Dunnottar Castle, by Stonehaven
Impressive ruined fortress dating from the 12th century. Scene of Zefferelli's Hamlet.
Open Easter - October
Monday - Saturday 0900 - 1800, Sunday 1400 - 1700
Novemeber - March, Friday - Monday 0900 - sunset
Last admission is half an hour before closing
Tel: 01569 762173

Duffus Castle, by Elgin
Ruined 14 century motte and bailey castle.
Open at all times

Pitmedden Garden & Museum of Farming Life

The centrepiece of this property is the Great Garden, laid out in 1675 by Sir Alexander Seton. In the 1950s re-creation of the elaborate floral designs were undertaken by the National Trust for Scotland. Visitors can also enjoy the excellent Museum of Farming Life taking people back to bygone days on a Scottish farm.

Garden, Visitor Centre, Museum, Tearoom, open 1 May - 30 September, daily 1000 - 1730. Grounds open all year round. Last admission 1700