The spacious grassy areas are ideal for children to run around and explore, whilst adults try their hand at a game of croquet. The pond at the end of the drive is home to ducks, swans and other local wildlife, whilst the trees provide shelter for the Red Squirrels.
There are three types of accommodation offered in the Wing: Fully Catered which includes all meals and housekeeping, the catering staff will be on hand to look after your every need; Bed and Breakfast whereby we have a caterer who will provide breakfast and housekeepers who will make beds and do a daily general clean of the Wing and, of course, Self Catering. The prices quoted on the website and in the Holiday Accommodation Brochure are based on self catering. If you wish to include breakfast and/or evening meals during your stay, please contact Brodie Castle directly on 0844 493 2156.
We are also pleased to offer the following packages, which guests may be interested in purchasing. Please arrange direct with our staff at Brodie Castle.
Hire of Bathrobes and Slippers £6.00 per person
Purchase of Bathrobes and Slippers £35.00 per person
Fill the fridge for breakfast £8.50 per person
Includes: sausages, bacon, mushrooms, tomato, eggs, and milk. All is provided by a local butcher to ensure a high quality.
The Laird's Wing is ideally placed for exploring the Highlands and Grampian, and we can organise most activities including golf at one of the ten golf courses (three of which are championship) all within one hour's drive, sailing, fishing and shooting. Alternatively you can walk along our award winning beaches, visit local distilleries, enjoy a trip down Loch Ness or an adventure further up the road in the Cairngorm National Park - there are plenty of activities to keep all the family happy.
Ground Floor: Grand dining room to seat all guests; fully equipped kitchen with dining area; entrance hall and WC.
First Floor: Sitting room; cocktail kitchen; study/games room; one twin bedroom; one double bedroom; bathroom with WC; separate shower room with WC.
Second Floor: three twin bedrooms; two double bedrooms; two bathrooms with WCs.
Additional information:
Parking available for up to five cars.
Short breaks (Friday to Monday and Monday to Friday) and full weeks (Saturday to Saturday) available. Discounted prices available for smaller groups within 1 month of departure. Please contact the Holidays Department on 0844 493 2108 for details.
Please note: guests will be asked to provide credit/debit card details as a "good housekeeping deposit" to cover any damages/breakages which may occur. The deposit is £500.00 and will only be processed in the event of any damage to the property and its contents.
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Welcome to the National Trust for Scotland Holiday Accommodation - 25th May 2012
Stay in a Castle
How often have you visited a National Trust for Scotland property and wished you could stay for longer? We are delighted to offer a number of apartments within some of the Trust's beautifully preserved castles or cosy cottages within the grounds. Steeped in history, these properties provide the perfect base for a family holiday.
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The Laird's Wing, Brodie Castle
- Dates Available
Excellent- Inverness, Nairn, Moray & The Black Isle
- 14
- 7
- Dogs allowed
The Laird's Wing on the west side of the castle was home to the late Ninian Brodie, offers luxury accommodation for up to 14 guests, making it an ideal and unique location for those who would like to entertain friends, family or clients in a special way. Furnished to a very high standard and set over three floors, it is the home to many fine pieces of original art and furniture, whilst providing a relaxed and homely environment for all staying.
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John Bell House, Castle Fraser
- Dates Available
Very Good- Aberdeen & Grampian
- 7
- 4
Enjoy the special excitement of staying in one of the Trust's oldest castles, in this picturesque, spacious self-contained flat, which has its own entrance. The house provides ideal accommodation for two families in two separate wings, each containing two bedrooms and a bathroom. This beautiful, spacious property overlooks a delightful courtyard. It is set amidst parkland with fields of grazing cows, and has a wonderful view of the castle. Named after the stonemason who built the castle, the property has many original features and contains some fine pieces of antique furniture.
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Accommodation details:
Ground floor: dining room, large fully-refurbished fitted kitchen with Aga and separate utility room, cloakroom with WC.
First floor: spacious sitting room, four bedrooms (two twin, one single and one double), two bathrooms (one with bath and shower over bath, and one with bath only).
Services: central heating.
Additional information:
Each wing also has its own turret and original spiral stone staircase with stair gates provided to safeguard young children.
This property is also available for events such as wedding receptions. Please note that additional activities must be agreed in advance with the Property Manager and this will incur an additional charge.
About the property:
The most sophisticated example of Scottish Baronial architecture owned by the National Trust for Scotland, Castle Fraser was begun around 1575. The extensive grounds are full of interest, with a delightful formal garden, estate trails and adventure playground.
About the area:
Situated 3 miles south of Kemnay and 16 miles west of Aberdeen, this is also an ideal centre for touring.
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Ground floor: dining room, large fully-refurbished fitted kitchen with Aga and separate utility room, cloakroom with WC.
First floor: spacious sitting room, four bedrooms (two twin, one single and one double), two bathrooms (one with bath and shower over bath, and one with bath only).
Services: central heating.
Additional information:
Each wing also has its own turret and original spiral stone staircase with stair gates provided to safeguard young children.
This property is also available for events such as wedding receptions. Please note that additional activities must be agreed in advance with the Property Manager and this will incur an additional charge.
About the property:
The most sophisticated example of Scottish Baronial architecture owned by the National Trust for Scotland, Castle Fraser was begun around 1575. The extensive grounds are full of interest, with a delightful formal garden, estate trails and adventure playground.
About the area:
Situated 3 miles south of Kemnay and 16 miles west of Aberdeen, this is also an ideal centre for touring.
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Brewhouse Flat, Culzean Castle & Country Park
- Dates Available
- Very Good
- Glasgow, Ayrshire, Argyll & Kintyre
- 4
- 2
The Brewhouse Flat was part of the circular brewery which Robert Adam added on to the west end of the castle in the 1780s when he extended and converted the old 1590s castle into an Italian 'castle-style' seaside villa for the bachelor Lord David Kennedy, 10th Earl of Cassilis. Enjoy the atmosphere of Culzean to the fullest in this comfortably furnished flat, which is situated in the west wing of the castle with its own entrance reached via an external staircase.
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Accommodation details:
One double bedroom (with 6ft bed, which can also be a twin on request) and one twin bedroom, sitting/ dining room, kitchen, and bathroom with shower over bath. Services : electric night storage heating, water heated by immersion.
Additional information: Children will require supervision when playing outside the flat, as there is no fence or barrier between the lawn and the cliff edge.
There are approximately 23 steps down to the front door of the apartment. Private car parking for up to two cars at the top of the steps. Public transport accessible.
Private garden area for guests with garden furniture provided and access to the country park.
For larger family/group bookings, additional accommodation is available at North and South Segganwell Cottages and the Royal Artillery Cottage. North and South Cottage provide accommodation for 4 each and are situated on the beach front, ideal for families with young children. Up to 4 guests can also be accommodated in the Royal Artillery Cottage, a comfortable property situated within the Clock Tower Courtyard next to the castle, its position on the cliff edge giving fine sea views.
About the property:
Our holiday accommodation is situated in and around the romantic Culzean Castle, designed by Robert Adam in the 1770s on one of Scotland's most spectacular clifftop sites. This setting gives all our properties here magnificent views across the Firth of Clyde to the island of Arran; watch the fulmars coming and going from their precarious nests on the cliffs, enjoy the spectacular sunsets and let the rhythm of the waves lull you to sleep. The 228 hectares (565 acres) of Country Park surrounding the castle offer a stimulating variety of countryside to explore, including clifftop and woodland walks, a delightful Swan Pond, and many fascinating small buildings contemporary with the castle, such as the Gas House and the Ice House. Children, especially, will enjoy the adventure playground, the Deer Park and the rock pools on the shore. A Visitor Centre and ranger service will enhance your experience of the castle and park, and there are two restaurants on site. Shops are 5 miles away in Maybole or in Ayr, 13 miles away. The beautiful hills and coastline of Ayrshire provide a wide range of attractions. The region is home to over 30 golf courses, including the famous championship link courses of Turnberry, Royal Troon and Old Prestwick. Long sandy beaches at coastal villages such as Maidens, and the fascinating museums and monuments of Burns Country make this an ideal area for visitors. Ayrshire also offers excellent fishing, cycling, horse riding and clay shooting.
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One double bedroom (with 6ft bed, which can also be a twin on request) and one twin bedroom, sitting/ dining room, kitchen, and bathroom with shower over bath. Services : electric night storage heating, water heated by immersion.
Additional information: Children will require supervision when playing outside the flat, as there is no fence or barrier between the lawn and the cliff edge.
There are approximately 23 steps down to the front door of the apartment. Private car parking for up to two cars at the top of the steps. Public transport accessible.
Private garden area for guests with garden furniture provided and access to the country park.
For larger family/group bookings, additional accommodation is available at North and South Segganwell Cottages and the Royal Artillery Cottage. North and South Cottage provide accommodation for 4 each and are situated on the beach front, ideal for families with young children. Up to 4 guests can also be accommodated in the Royal Artillery Cottage, a comfortable property situated within the Clock Tower Courtyard next to the castle, its position on the cliff edge giving fine sea views.
About the property:
Our holiday accommodation is situated in and around the romantic Culzean Castle, designed by Robert Adam in the 1770s on one of Scotland's most spectacular clifftop sites. This setting gives all our properties here magnificent views across the Firth of Clyde to the island of Arran; watch the fulmars coming and going from their precarious nests on the cliffs, enjoy the spectacular sunsets and let the rhythm of the waves lull you to sleep. The 228 hectares (565 acres) of Country Park surrounding the castle offer a stimulating variety of countryside to explore, including clifftop and woodland walks, a delightful Swan Pond, and many fascinating small buildings contemporary with the castle, such as the Gas House and the Ice House. Children, especially, will enjoy the adventure playground, the Deer Park and the rock pools on the shore. A Visitor Centre and ranger service will enhance your experience of the castle and park, and there are two restaurants on site. Shops are 5 miles away in Maybole or in Ayr, 13 miles away. The beautiful hills and coastline of Ayrshire provide a wide range of attractions. The region is home to over 30 golf courses, including the famous championship link courses of Turnberry, Royal Troon and Old Prestwick. Long sandy beaches at coastal villages such as Maidens, and the fascinating museums and monuments of Burns Country make this an ideal area for visitors. Ayrshire also offers excellent fishing, cycling, horse riding and clay shooting.
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The Preston Tower Apartment, Fyvie Castle
- Dates Available
- Very Good
- Aberdeen & Grampian
- 13
- 7
The Preston Tower Apartment is a very unusual accommodation but one of the Trust's most prestigious properties. The extremely pleasant apartment is located in the Preston and Seton Towers of Fyvie Castle and constructed between four floors with a number of intermediate floors: it is accessed via a spiral staircase. The apartment is furnished to a high standard with predominantly antique furniture.
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Accommodation details:
Sleeps 13. Seven bedrooms (three double, three twin and one single), dining room, kitchen, drawing room, study, two bathrooms (one with bath and shower over bath and one with bath only), two additional WCs, cloakrooms. Interesting study, tower room and turret rooms situated on the fourth floor. Services: electric storage heaters.
Additional information: Public transport accessible.
Available for short breaks throughout the year (Monday to Friday and Friday to Monday). Full weeks run Saturday to Saturday.
The Preston Tower Apartment is also available for events like wedding receptions. Such additional activities must be agreed in advance with the Property Manager and this will incur an additional charge.
Discounted prices are available for smaller groups within 1 month of departure. Please contact the Holidays Department on 0844 493 2108 for further details.
Please note that guests will be asked to provide credit/debit card details as a ‘good housekeeping deposit’ to cover any damages/ breakages which may occur. The deposit is £500 and will only be processed in the event of any damage to the property and its contents.
About the property:
Located within extensive grounds, Fyvie Castle is situated just off the A947, and only 26 miles north of Aberdeen. Aberdeen International Airport at Dyce (21 miles) is within comfortable travelling distance. Each of the castle's five towers is reputed to have been built by one of the families who once owned it. The Preston and Seton families built the towers forming the East Wing in the 14th and 17th centuries respectively.
About the area:
Fyvie Castle is an ideal base for exploring the Aberdeenshire countryside, distilleries, a range of historical sites and is a short drive from the coast. The nearest town is Turriff which provides a good range of shops, restaurants and pubs.
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Sleeps 13. Seven bedrooms (three double, three twin and one single), dining room, kitchen, drawing room, study, two bathrooms (one with bath and shower over bath and one with bath only), two additional WCs, cloakrooms. Interesting study, tower room and turret rooms situated on the fourth floor. Services: electric storage heaters.
Additional information: Public transport accessible.
Available for short breaks throughout the year (Monday to Friday and Friday to Monday). Full weeks run Saturday to Saturday.
The Preston Tower Apartment is also available for events like wedding receptions. Such additional activities must be agreed in advance with the Property Manager and this will incur an additional charge.
Discounted prices are available for smaller groups within 1 month of departure. Please contact the Holidays Department on 0844 493 2108 for further details.
Please note that guests will be asked to provide credit/debit card details as a ‘good housekeeping deposit’ to cover any damages/ breakages which may occur. The deposit is £500 and will only be processed in the event of any damage to the property and its contents.
About the property:
Located within extensive grounds, Fyvie Castle is situated just off the A947, and only 26 miles north of Aberdeen. Aberdeen International Airport at Dyce (21 miles) is within comfortable travelling distance. Each of the castle's five towers is reputed to have been built by one of the families who once owned it. The Preston and Seton families built the towers forming the East Wing in the 14th and 17th centuries respectively.
About the area:
Fyvie Castle is an ideal base for exploring the Aberdeenshire countryside, distilleries, a range of historical sites and is a short drive from the coast. The nearest town is Turriff which provides a good range of shops, restaurants and pubs.
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