Brodie Castle & Estate
Brodie Castle is now closed until March 2024. The estate remains open daily and the Castle Café is open Wed–Sun throughout the winter.
Things to do
School visits
We welcome school visits at Brodie Castle, whether for a tour of the castle or to use our Playful Garden. For more information, please see our Learning pages.
Nature spotting
Get out and about on the estate by taking one of our woodland walks to see red squirrels, or meander around the pond looking at the variety of wildfowl and dragonflies.
Take a look at our wildlife spotter’s guide
The Brodie estate is home to the National Daffodil Collection, and you find out more about Ian Brodie, the 24th laird, and his passion for daffodils. In spring you can see over 100 species of daffodil in the Playful Garden and around the estate.
Venue hire
Brodie Castle is available for weddings, celebrations, private functions and meetings – please see our venue hire pages for more information and prices.
Playful Garden
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The Playful Garden at Brodie
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The xylophones are all tuned up and waiting to make magical music
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Clamber into this mini version of Brodie Castle
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Brodie Bunny, a giant 6.5m high white rabbit, relaxing on the grassy slopes, just waiting for you to arrive
Walks here

Pond Walk
- Difficulty
- Easy – suitable for all abilities on a surfaced and level path
- Time
- 45 minutes
- Distance
- 1¼ miles (2.1km)
- Facilities
- Café; toilets; shop

Green Walk
- Difficulty
- Moderate – a rough grassy path, sometimes wet underfoot
- Time
- 20 minutes
- Distance
- ½ mile (0.8km)
- Facilities
- Café; toilets; shop in Brodie village and at the castle