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Craigievar Castle
A fairytale setting for a Scottish castle packed with history, armour and art
Alert warning
As we move out of the coronavirus lockdown, we’re pleased to be able to welcome back visitors to our outdoor spaces. Some of our buildings (historic buildings, visitor facilities, cafés and shops) remain closed. The toilet facilities at Craigievar Castle are closed. We urge people to check opening times on the website and to carefully observe social distancing.
Things to do
Venue hire
Craigievar Castle is the perfect venue for weddings, corporate events and private parties. For more information see our venue hire pages.
Walks here
Hill Trail
- Difficulty
- Easy/Moderate – there are some hills, unsurfaced paths and steep sections.
- Time
- 1 - 1.5 hours
- Distance
- 2 miles (3.2km)
- Facilities
- Parking; Toilets; Shop; Picnic facilities; Dogs welcome but must be kept under control at all times
Woodland Trail
- Difficulty
- Easy/Moderate – there are some hills and unsurfaced paths.
- Time
- 30-45 minutes
- Distance
- ¾ mile (1.2km)
- Facilities
- Parking; Toilets; Shop; Picnic facilities; Dogs welcome but must be kept under control at all times