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View of Castle Fraser’s main entrance in autumn
Aberdeen City & Shire

Castle Fraser, Garden & Estate

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About this place

One of Scotland’s largest tower houses, with an impressive portrait collection

  • Stand before one of the largest tower houses in Scotland.
  • Discover quirky features such as the Laird’s Lug, hidden trapdoors, secret staircases and a spy hole!
  • Admire fascinating family treasures and portraits, including a Raeburn.
  • Venture up to the top of the round tower for incredible views.
  • The Sounds of Fraser, based on historic research, adds background atmosphere to each room.

Stand before one of the largest tower houses in Scotland, with a core that dates from as early as 1450. Explore the grand hall and towers, discovering the colourful history of the Fraser lairds.

The traditional walled garden is vibrant throughout the seasons, with specimen trees, herbaceous borders and a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. You can also enjoy some of the fresh produce in our recently refurbished courtyard tearoom.

The extensive parkland surrounding this fortified castle inspires imaginations of all ages. Two waymarked trails offer the chance to spot red squirrels, roe deer, buzzards and dragonflies.

Keep an eye on our regular events programme throughout the year at this atmospheric, family-friendly property.

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Today's Opening Hours

Castle, tearoom and shop
10.30–16.30 (last entry 15.30)
Garden
10.00–16.00
Grounds
Dawn–dusk
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Entry prices

Adult
£17.00
Concession
£13.50
Family
£38.50
One adult family
£33.00
Young Scot
£1.00
Car park
£5.00
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Membership

At all Trust places, admission is free for members.

Join from £5.55 / month

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Accreditations and awards

  • A navy oval badge from the Scottish Tourist Board, showing 4 stars for a Visitor Attraction. There is an illustrated green and purple thistle at the top of the badge.
  • A green oval badge showing the Visit Scotland thistle logo and 'The Green Tourism Business Scheme' logo with the words: silver in capital letters.

Did you know?

We decorate our rooms with historically accurate decorations at Christmas, from the medieval period to Georgian and Victorian times.

SCHOOL VISITS

We welcome school visits at Castle Fraser.

School visits

Venue hire

With its wonderful turrets, balustrades and gables, Castle Fraser is a perfect venue for fairytale weddings and corporate entertaining. 

Venue hire

Stay for longer

To really make the most of the area, you can stay in East Wing, our beautiful holiday apartment at Castle Fraser.

Holiday accommodation