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Castle Fraser

📍 Aberdeenshire, Scotland

4.3 ★★★★ 2,120 reviews

About

Castle Fraser is a large Z-plan castle near Kemnay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is considered one of the most elaborate examples of its type and one of the grandest of the 'Castles of Mar'. The castle stands in over 300 acres (1.2 km2) of landscaped grounds, woodland and farmland, including a 19th-century walled kitchen garden. There is archaeological evidence of an older square tower dating from around 1400 or 1500 within the current construction. The castle is a Category A listed building and the grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland.

Getting There

🚗 Drive via B993

From Aberdeen: 16 miles (30 min) west via A944/B993. Signed from Kemnay.

🅿️ NTS Car Park

Free for NTS members. Large car park at the estate entrance.

🚌 Stagecoach 220

Limited service from Aberdeen to Kemnay area. Taxi from Kemnay village (2 miles).

Terrain & Accessibility

♿ Ground Floor Only🌳 Walled Garden🏛️ Z-plan Tower House👶 Adventure Playground

The grandest of the Castles of Mar and the most elaborate Z-plan castle in Scotland. Ground floor accessible; upper floors via stairs only. The Great Hall has a magnificent heraldic fireplace. Walled garden, woodland walks, and adventure playground. NTS property on the Castle Trail.