Craigievar Castle
Due to a major conservation project, the castle, shop, kiosk, toilets and the area immediately adjacent to the castle are closed until 2024.
About this place
A fairytale Scottish castle currently undergoing conservation until 2024
- Due to a major conservation project, the castle, shop, kiosk, toilets and the area immediately adjacent to the castle are closed until 2024.
- Explore the castle grounds, admire the pink scaffolding, and learn more about the project.
- Walk our woodland trail, and keep an eye out for incredible wildlife that roam Craigievar; see if you can spot the fantastic five!
Nestled on a picturesque hillside, the elegant pink tower of Craigievar Castle is spellbindingly beautiful, sure to enchant children and adults alike.
Began in the Scottish Baronial style around 1576, this iconic tower house is among the best preserved and the most loved in Scotland; its exterior remains virtually unchanged since William Forbes completed it c1626. Craigievar was a family home until the 1960s, creating a quirky blend of cosy interiors and rare antiquities within the ancient walls.
Today's Opening Hours
- Grounds
- Dawn–dusk
- Castle, shop & kiosk
- Closed until 2024
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Did you know?
We need to limewash Craigievar every 10 years to keep it pink.
Stay for longer
Enjoy a rural break in one of our holiday cottages in the grounds of the castle.
Property guidebook
Delve into the world of Craigievar Castle with our property guide. Purchase ahead of your visit.
Donate
Support the Pink Again project to help us protect and restore Craigievar’s historic pink walls.