IMPORTANT CUSTOMER NOTICE – Coronavirus (COVID19) update
At Craigston Castle the well-being of all our visitors and staff is our number one priority. That’s why, we have taken the decision to temporarily close the venue from today, … Read More
Loss of the old bridge
A serious flash flooding event on the 28th of Sept caused a lot of disruption in the area around Craigston with large damages suffered by many people, particularly farmers who … Read More
Craigston Castle Revisited – Summer 2019
A story of revisting Craigston some 60 years on, from our recent guest George Merson: In July I travelled to Aberdeenshire to rediscover my Scottish roots, a long overdue trip … Read More
Global honour for Scotland’s Highlands and Islands
“Scotland’s Highlands and Islands* have earned their place as one of the top must-see destinations in the world in 2019. Travel authority, Lonely Planet, has today (23 October) revealed that … Read More
Craigston documentary airs again in Italy
Last year’s documentary film about Craigston will be shown again on Italian state TV (Rai 3) this Wednesday 15 November at 16.50 approx.
Bobs Urquhart, aged 98.
The Urquhart family mourn the loss of Bobs Urquhart, the family matriarch who lived at Craigston from 1939-1995 and was William’s beloved grandmother. She died on Tuesday aged 98.
Short break at Craigston Castle review
We just finished a 4 night stay at Craigston Castle near Turriff in Scotland and couldn’t have had a better time. This is a Castle in every sense of the … Read More
It is with great shock and profound sadness that we want to announce that Claus who has done so much for Craigston over the last few years died suddenly and … Read More
Whisky Galore! Starring Eddie Izzard, shot mainly around Portsoy and Pennan.
Come and explore Whisky Country from a base that makes you feel you are in a story yourself – Craigston Castle. See our beautiful Country in the recent film Whisky Galore!
40th Birthday party at Craigston
Wow what a weekend! Went for my brother-in-law’s 40th birthday and never wanted to leave. Craigstone Castle is an amazing place everything you could ever dream for a break in Scotland. A combination of the atmosphere of Outlander and Downton Abbey, Craigstone Castle surpasses all expectations.
Craigston documentary airs in Italy
A new documentary film about Craigston was shown on Italian TV recently, attracting nearly 1.8 million viewers. The film is about Craigston, past and present, and its owner William Urquhart … Read More
Craigston from the air
We are delighted to show you this aerial photograph of Craigston. You can see the font lawn, house, some of the rear garden, surrounding trees and field and the burn … Read More
Article in The Scotsman – Craigston Pirate
How a pirate helped the Urquharts reclaim Craigston Castle – A pirate helped the Urquhart family regain ownership of Craigston Castle. Now its present custodians are keen to share this fascinating historic home.
Craigston – location for dance video
Young, local, modern dancing group used the historic background of Craigston castle for their video. Lucie Summer’s Dance Group NEYDC from Fraserburgh used Craigston as the setting for their video … Read More
Bespoke wildlife trips available
Well known Scottish wildlife expert and ornithologist, Callum Rankine (ex head of WWF UK Species Programme), has agreed to join forces with us here at Craigston. With prior booking he … Read More
Craigston Steading conversion plans approved
Planning permission has been granted to restore and upgrade the Listed 18th Century Craigston Steading (stable) complex . . .