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Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
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- Stunning location for Weddings
- 17th mansion and 19th century additions
- In possession of the Irvines of Drum from 1323 to 1975
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 Northeast Scotland and standing at the gates to Royal Deeside on a ridge overlooking the River Dee 10 miles from the heart of the granite city, Aberdeen.
Castle: 21 Mar to 30 Jun, daily (but closed Tue and Fri), 12.30–5; 1 Jul to 31 Aug, daily 11–5; 1 Sep to 31 Oct, daily (but closed Tue and Fri), 12.30-5. Last admission 45 mins before closing.
Garden of Historic Roses: 21 Mar to 31 Oct, daily 10–6.
Grounds: all year, daily.
Property will open on Bank Holiday weekends from Friday to Monday inclusive.
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- Drums lost gardens revealed
Archaeological excavations at the National Trust for Scotland’s Drum Castle Estate, Aberdeenshire have revealed exciting evidence for the early 17th century gardens which once surrounded the castle. more>
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