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

    • 13th-century tower (the oldest intact in Scotland)
    • Stunning location for Weddings
    • Beautiful Garden of Historic Roses

    The oldest intact building in the care of the National Trust for Scotland, Drum Castle was, from 1323 to 1975, the home of the Irvine family. Situated in the world-famous castle country of North East Scotland, the castle stands at the gates to Royal Deeside on a ridge overlooking the River Dee, 10 miles from the heart of the granite city, Aberdeen.

    Castle: 1 May to 30 June, daily (not Tues or Fri), 11.30-5; 1 July to 31 Aug, daily 11.30-5; 1 to 30 Sept, daily (not Tues or Fri), 11.30-5.
    Last admission 45 mins before closing.
    Garden of Historic Roses: 10 Apr to 31 Oct, daily 10–6.

    Grounds: all year, daily.

    1st July - 31st August, 11.30am - 5pm daily, open guided. Last admission is 4.15pm.

    Last admission 45 mins before closing.

    Garden of Historic Roses: 1 Apr to 31 Oct, daily 10–6.

    Grounds: all year, daily.


    Last admission 45 mins before closing.

    Garden of Historic Roses: 1 Apr to 31 Oct, daily 10–6.

    Grounds: all year, daily.

    Grounds: all year, daily.
    Property will open on Bank Holiday weekends from Friday to Monday inclusive.
    News
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      Former Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament George Reid has been appointed by the Council of conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland to lead a “robust and independent” review of the organisation.  more>

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