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    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
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    Green Tourism Award - Silver

    • Haunted!
    • Semi natural broadleaf woods, marshes, ponds and stream each with its own associated wildlife
    • Ancient yew hedges and topiary

    One of the most beautiful and best preserved castles in Scotland occupied by the Burnett's of Leys for over 350 years and set against a magnificent garden with its world-renowned June border.

    Castle: 21 Mar to 30 Sep, daily 10.30–5.30, 1 to 31 Oct, daily 10.30–4.30; 1 Nov to 31 Mar, Wed–Sun (closed Mon and Tue) 10.30–3.45. Last admission 45 mins before closing.
    Plant sales: same dates, but weekends only in Oct and closed Nov to Mar inclusive.
    Gardens: all year, daily 9–sunset.
    Grounds: all year, daily.
    Shop and catering: 21 Mar to 31 Oct, daily 10–5.30; 1 Nov to 31 Mar, daily 10–4.30.
    Castle, restaurant and shop closed for Christmas and New Year holidays.
    News
    • - Celebrate Scotland’s beautiful gardens this May

      The National Trust for Scotland is gearing up to celebrate the beauty of some of its most popular, unusual and remote gardens on its Garden’s Day - Sunday 11 May.  more>

    • - Try something new this year with the National Trust for Scotland

      Land rover safaris, sea kayaking and podcast tours are just a few of the treats on offer at National Trust for Scotland properties this summer and beyond. more>

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