Scottish Castles

Crathes Castle - Aberdeenshire

Crathes is s fairy-tale castle featuring turrets on a massive medieval tower built in the 1500s. A well-preserved interior is highlighted with intricate corbelling, oak ceilings, several heraldic shields, a grand Elizabethan fireplace and more.

This castle also has a famous 19th-century walled garden. In fact, eight splendid gardens were created within the castle walls and are open to visitors throughout the year.

A restaurant is in the converted Old Horsemill. Rennovations made in 1877 uncovered original Jacobean painted ceilings.