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Craigievar Castle
A fairytale setting for a Scottish castle packed with history, armour and art
Things to do
SELF-GUIDED TRAILS
There are two waymarked trails around the castle grounds with a wide variety of plants and animals to see.
GUIDED TOURS
Access to the castle is via guided tours only. These last 40–50 minutes, run approximately every 30 minutes and are limited to 10 people per tour.
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES
There are two quizzes that can be done inside the castle. One is aimed at children aged 5 and under; the other is for children aged 6 and over.
There is also a quiz to complete in the grounds, with versions aimed at children aged between 4–14 years.
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
To find walks at National Trust for Scotland places, download the Trust Trails app.
