Welcome to Craigston
They say an Englishman's home is his castle. Well, now a Scotsman's castle can be your home.
Come and stay in our family home, Craigston Castle. Built by, and home to, the Urquharts since 1604, Craigston is located on the north east coast of Scotland – considered by National Geographic to be one of the most beautiful coast lines in the world.
Make yourself at home . . .
Very exclusive, very inclusive
Our beautiful stately home is set in acres of private park and woodland.
Come and experience the friendly, relaxed atmosphere and make yourself at home in these historical surroundings. By staying with us you will be helping to preserve this historic building.
With exclusive use, you will have the castle to yourselves, however, we, or our good friend Elisabetta who lives in a self-contained flat in the south wing, will be on hand should you need anything.
Have a look around . . .
When the time is right
Craigston Castle has been our family home since 1604. My wife and our three boys love to spend as much time here as possible and we want to share this experience with others, so we let the castle to families and small groups up to 12 people for 12 to 13 weeks per year, between May and October. We really enjoy being able to share Craigston.
Due to this limited availability we recommend you reserve your preferred dates in plenty of time.
Book with confidence, book direct . . .
History, golf, whisky, nature . . .
Scotland is the famous home of golf and here in the northeast are over 70 courses to choose from, ranging from the grand to the picturesque. Most are within a 45 minute drive, including nearby Royal Aberdeen, Fraserburgh and Trump International which rank among some of the best courses in Scotland. Follow the Whisky Trail, walk, ride, explore ... there is so much to do here on and off the estate.
Golf courses, Whisky trail, Castle trail, Dolphin watching . . .
Think outside ... no box required
Outdoor activities and bushcraft workshops in the Castle grounds and adjacent Craigston Woods.
Engage and inspire your team . . .
Craigston Castle is thought to belong to the Bell group of Scottish castles, forming “perhaps Scotland’s finest and the most distinctive contribution to Western architecture” (H. Gordon Slade) ... more
Coming through the front door, you are face to face with a splendid woodcarving of the family crest. This shows many of the different elements of the family Coat of Arms: wild boars, hunting dogs, mermaids, a naked lady, and knights in armour. ... more
Craigston is set in 250 acres of mature mixed wood and parkland in the middle of the working Craigston Home Farm. There are different walks that can be taken through the woods from a light 20 minute stroll to a more strenuous trek ... more
Opening times
The castle is open for guided tours from the 2nd to the 22nd of May and the 7th, 8th, 28th and 29th September.
Tours leave at:
15.00, 16.00 and 17.00 weekdays
14.00, 15.00, 16.00 weekends
Entry prices: adult £8, child £2, groups £5. Payment: cash only.
Accommodation is usually available between May to October, however accommodation at The North Lodge is available all year round – please check here for availability.