Crathes Castle
Venue type Castle & GardenLocation North of Scotland
Capacity 1 - 120
Event types Weddings, Corporate, Private, Other
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Turrets, towers and gargoyles, winding staircases, ornate ceilings and ancient sculpted yew trees, combine to make Crathes Castle a truly magical setting for fairytale weddings, private parties, family gatherings and corporate events.
Imagine entertaining your guests in the majestic Great Hall, a room which has hosted kings and queens across the centuries; a room steeped in myth and legend, and dominated by its high vaulted ceiling and impressive stone fireplace, above which hangs the ancient Horn of Leys, a gift from King Robert the Bruce in 1323.
Whatever the occasion, Crathes offers a variety of breathtaking locations within the historic castle, refurbished courtyard restaurant, gardens and wider estate. Simply put, no event is too big or too small.
Venue suitable for weddings, corporate events and private parties
Castle
Up to 60 guests for ceremonies and drinks receptions
Up to 42 guests for dinner
Courtyard Restaurant
Up to 120 guests for ceilidhs and dances
Up to 120 guests for dinner and barbeques
Up to 45 delegates for meetings and seminars
Golden Garden
Up to 60 guests for ceremonies and drinks receptions
Grounds
Up to 300 guests for marquee weddings and events
Weddings at Crathes Castle
A wonderfully romantic venue for civil, religious and humanist weddings, Crathes Castle is also ideal for champagne receptions and fine dining. From the castle, a short stroll leads to the Courtyard Restaurant for larger receptions, dancing, ceilidhs and the evening's festivities.
Crathes world famous walled garden, which comprises eight individual gardens, ranging from the formal to the modern, is an idyllic setting for alfresco weddings, photography and drinks receptions. During spring and summer, the Golden Garden is especially captivating, rich in colour and fragrance, while the historic yew hedges, manicured lawns and borders ensure that this is truly a garden for all seasons.
For larger wedding receptions and events, a marquee can be erected in the grounds with the castle as a dramatic backdrop.
Corporate
For corporate entertaining, Crathes Castle and the newly refurbished Courtyard Restaurant and Conference Suite offer a variety of options for both day and evening events; from champagne receptions, sumptuous banquets and barbeques, to recitals, concerts and cultural events.
With excellent business facilities, including WiFi and the latest audio-visual technology, the Conference Suite is ideal for meetings, seminars and training events. Between meetings, the beautiful walled garden and woodland walks offer delegates the opportunity to relax, unwind and enjoy a breath of fresh air.
Crathes also offers a range of teambuilding activities, from croquet on the castle lawn and whisky tasting in the Great Hall, to the North of Scotland’s only Go Ape high-wire treetop adventure course.
Travelling to Crathes Castle
Situated on the A93, Crathes Castle is 15 miles west of Aberdeen, 3 miles east of Banchory and 17 miles southwest of Aberdeen International Airport. Aberdeen is the nearest railway station. There are a number of bus services from Aberdeen which stop within walking distance of the castle.
Contact us
For further information please contact Angharad Thatcher, who will be delighted to discuss your requirements in more detail, arrange a visit and help plan your event.
- Telephone: 0844 493 2166 (+44 1330 844525 from outside the UK)
- Email: crathes@nts.org.uk
- Address: Banchory, Aberdeen & Grampian, AB31 5QJ
