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Features

• Stunning 16th-century tower occupied by a single family for over 350 years
• Semi-natural broadleaf woods, marshes, ponds and stream each with its own associated wildlife
• 16th century painted ceilings

About the property
One of the most beautiful and best preserved castles in Scotland occupied by the Burnetts of Leys for over 350 years and set against a magnificent garden with its world-renowned June border. The Horsemill book & gift shop is an exciting new addition to Crathes offering a wide selection of books for sale from Scottish interest to cookery, gardening and humour. Both the Horsemill Shop and Courtyard Catering facilities are open daily throughout the year. The Crathes Christmas shop in the Courtyard is also now open with a wide selection of gifts and decorations.

Opening times

Castle June: Open daily, 10.30am – 4.30pm (last entry 3.45pm) July/August: Open daily, 10.30am - 5.30pm (last entry 4.45pm) Sept/Oct: Open Sat – Thurs (closed Friday) 10.30am - 4.30pm (last entry 3.45pm) Nov/Dec: From 1 Nov to 23 December open Saturday and Sunday, 10.30 – 3.45 (Guided tours every half hour, last tour at 3pm. Open daily from 27 December until 31 December. Gardens and Estate All year - daily 9am–sunset Courtyard Catering, Shop and Horsemill Bookshop(open daily) June: Shop 10am – 5pm & catering 10am – 5pm (last orders 4.45pm) July/August: Shop 10am - 5.30pm & catering 10am - 5.30pm (last orders 5.15pm) Sept/Oct: Shop 10am - 4.30pm & catering 10am - 4.30pm (last orders 4.15pm) Nov/Dec: From 1 Nov, 10am to 4.00pm (last orders in restaurant at 3.45pm).