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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
    Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
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    Green Tourism Award - Silver

    The Courtyard shop, opened in 2005, offers shopping at its best

    Refreshments:
    Other than for parties, advance booking not normally required

    Courtyard sells sandwiches, soups, salads, cakes and seats 60 inside & 40 outside

    Disabled access
    Baby changing facilities


    We welcome dogs and their responsible owners. Dogs (other than assistant dogs) are not permitted in public buildings or in the walled garden. We ask that your dogs are kept under close control in the vicinity of the castle, close to other visitors and in the presence of livestock. Water is available at the Information & Ticket Centre and at the Courtyard.

    We have three car parks. The lower car park is suitable for those using the estate walks and for larger vehicles, such as camper vans. The upper car park is suitable for those visiting the castle, gardens and shops and restaurant. The disabled car park is adjacent to the Horsemill Restaurant and to the Courtyard. There is also disabled parking at the castle, by arrangement. Please contact the Information & Ticket Office for further details.

    Main Car Park 100 metres from restaurants; disabled car park adjacent to restaurants.
    News
    • - Countdown to Annual General Meeting

      The National Trust for Scotland's Annual General Meeting takes place at Aberdeen Exhibition Centre on Saturday 27 September 2008. more>

    • - Trust technology takes visitors on Crathes tour

      Conservation charity, the National Trust for Scotland, embraced the digital age today as it launched a podcast to take visitors on a scenic walk around the iconic Crathes Castle, Aberdeenshire.  more>

    • - Your chance to take on Trusted role in the North East

      Are you a local history enthusiast, green-fingered gardener or keen conservationist? Then the National Trust for Scotland needs your skills to help make a difference, whether it’s welcoming visitors to some of Scotland’s most beautiful historic buildings or helping out in their glorious gardens. more>

    • - Fabulous falconry at Crathes Castle

      Marvel at some of the most powerful and graceful birds of prey flying in the beautiful grounds of Crathes Castle on Sunday 22 June 2008.  more>

    • - 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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