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
The Banffshire coast
A selection of the coastal villages in this beautiful part of the world in this inspiring video by SB Media Scotland. Enjoy! The Banffshire coast, a selection of the coastal … Read More
The beautiful North East of Scotland
Here is a little video inspiration to open your eyes to the beautiful land in which Craigston Castle sits:
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
Golf in Aberdeenshire – golfing locations in Scotland
A little inspiration for golf in Aberdeenshire:
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.
A wedding story in pictures
We wanted to share with you some photographs which tell the story of a recent wedding held here at Craigston. If you would like to know more about weddings or … Read More
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