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Please note the opening dates for May are subject to change if weather conditions delay completion of external contract work.
About this place
A fairytale Scottish castle currently undergoing conservation until late spring 2024
Due to a major conservation project, the castle, shop, kiosk, toilets and the area immediately adjacent to the castle are closed until late spring.
Explore the castle grounds, admire the pink scaffolding, and learn more about the project.
Walk our woodland trail, and keep an eye out for incredible wildlife that roam Craigievar; see if you can spot the fantastic five!
Nestled on a picturesque hillside, the elegant pink tower of Craigievar Castle is spellbindingly beautiful, sure to enchant children and adults alike.
Began in the Scottish Baronial style around 1576, this iconic tower house is among the best preserved and the most loved in Scotland; its exterior remains virtually unchanged since William Forbes completed it c1626. Craigievar was a family home until the 1960s, creating a quirky blend of cosy interiors and rare antiquities within the ancient walls.
