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Drum Castle

📍 Aberdeenshire, Scotland

4.2 ★★★★ 1,670 reviews

About

Drum Castle is a castle near Drumoak in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. For centuries it was the seat of the chief of Clan Irvine. The place-name Drum is derived from Gaelic druim, 'ridge'. The site is located approximately 6+1⁄2 miles northeast of Banchory and 3 miles west of Peterculter. The property is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland and is open to the public.

Getting There

🚗 Drive via A93

From Aberdeen: 10 miles (20 min) west via A93. Signed from Drumoak.

🚌 Stagecoach 201

Aberdeen–Banchory service, alight at Drum Castle road end. Short walk to entrance.

🅿️ NTS Car Park

Free for NTS members. Ample parking at the castle.

Terrain & Accessibility

♿ Ground Floor Only🏛️ Medieval Tower🌳 Old Wood & Gardens

One of Scotland's three oldest tower houses (13th century). The medieval tower has very steep spiral stairs — not accessible. The Jacobean mansion wing has ground floor access. The grounds include the ancient Old Wood of Drum and a walled garden. NTS property.