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Castle Fraser is an atmospheric baronial castle dating back to the 15th century and was the ancestral home of the Fraser family.

As you venture through the castle and up to the round tower, with its panoramic views of the gardens and estate beyond, you get a sense of life from the medieval to the Victorian period. Although the main castle was completed around 1636, there were several 18th- and 19th-century alterations. To a large extent the story of Castle Fraser is the story of its lairds.

It retains the atmosphere of the family home with portraits, furniture and mementos. Highlights include the Great Hall dating back to the 1400s, a library filled with family books, and the grand Worked Room featuring 18th-century embroideries.

The estate has two easily followed trails taking you through a mixture of parkland, farmland and woodland, opening out to give views of Bennachie.

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There are stunning views from the top of the round tower with a clear aspect of Bennachie

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Opening times

Garden and Grounds: all year, daily.
Castle, Shop and Tearoom: 27 Mar to 30 Jun, Wed-Sun 12-5 (last entry 4.15); 1 Jul to 31 Aug, daily 11-5 (last entry 4.15); 1 Sep to 31 Oct, Wed-Sun 12-5 (last entry 4.15).

Restaurant: all year, evenings only, Thur to Sun. Bookings only, please call 01467 642834.

Property also open on Bank Holiday Mondays.

Tel. 0844 493 2164

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