David S Booked through Airbnb Craigston Castle September 2024

Doing a family tour of Scotland with 10 (& 1/2) members, we were looking for an authentic Scottish experience when we found Craigston Castle. Craigston was immensely impressionable for all of us, from the warm greeting at the door to the sharing of the Urquhart family history, we felt at home immediately after opening the car door to enter through the grand foyer. Our host was far more attentive than what we are used to on our stays & should merit a separate very lengthy review ,5 stars of course. So much to do on the grounds, & i wish we had more time to completely canvas the whole estate. I feel we all got a good idea of the daily life of the earlier Scotsmen (aside from the updated plumbing). We were all amazed at simply having dinner in the same rooms as the early Urquharts & associates . I can’t really explain in this short review what we all received from this short stay, but i guarantee none of us will ever forget it. Experience of a lifetime. Thank you for having us.
Check-in: 5* “Warmest greeting of any Airbnb stay ever.”
Cleanliness: 5* “Extremely comfortable for a 400 year old house!”
Accuracy: 5* “Modernized bathrooms ”
Communication: Always responsive; Local recommendations; Proactive; Helpful instructions; Friendly
Location: Peaceful; Beautiful surroundings; Private; Great restaurants; Lots to do; Walkable
Value: 5*

Jayne Fletcher Craigston Castle September 2024

Thank you so much to Elisabetta who made us so welcome at Craigston Castle. It was a privilege to stay in a place so full of history in a beautiful setting. The house is full of antiques and interesting artefacts – you hardly want to leave the place. My family and I returned to places we visited as children with our parents over 50 years ago. The castle was comfortable, clean and very warm… not at all draughty😀 The grounds are stunning although we had our share of scotch mist 😀 The fresh flowers are a lovely touch and the kitchen is exceptionally well equipped. Once again thank you to Elisabetta and the Urquhart family for sharing this very special place xx

Rooms: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Location: 5/5

Hotel highlights
Luxury, Romantic, Quiet

Paolo, Antonella and Tommaso Booked direct Craigston Castle September 2024

We were excited to sleep in a castle. But reality exceeded our expectations. The castle with all its different rooms and features is truly amazing and you feel like you are living in a fairy tale from the past or in a book by Jane Austin. The care and love that you feel while living the castle life make the stay an experience of family life. In addition to the beautiful and well-kept gardens, the property also has nature trails that are an important plus for those who also want to live an outdoor experience. In this castle Elisabetta is a perfect “hostess” who made sure that we felt at home by supporting us for our every need and making us fall in love with this magical place with the stories related to the history of the castle. Thank you Elisabetta.
Definitely will be back soon.

Rooms: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Location: 5/5

Hotel highlights

Romantic, Quiet, Kid-friendly, Great value

Susan S Booked through Vrbo Craigston Castle July 2024

Beautiful Castle!

The stay at Craigston Castle was amazing! Exploring the castle and the grounds was wonderfully beautiful. We had a trap shoot on the grounds with Frank Henderson that was so castle-like! What a lovely man…and his charming grandson helped too. A grand meal in the grand dining room was so much fun! Elisabetta was such a gracious host. So responsive and helpful…an absolute lovely soul! This made our trip so much more exciting and we hope to be back one day!

Sue & Maggie Swiekatun Booked through Celtic Castles Craigston Castle July 2024

“Thank you Elizabetta for a wonderful stay at Craigston Castle. Our family so enjoyed our visit!! The grandkids loved playing on the lawns and in the castle as well as the added bonus of riding the highland ponies!!”
Sue

“Craigston castle was an amazing experience! We stayed with our extended family of 9 and couldn’t have had a better time. The service was wonderful and the castle was an amazing place to stay. Would certainly visit again.”
Maggie

Lucia Booked through Celtic Castles Craigston Castle July 2024

We stayed in the castle at the end of June 2024 to host my family and friends for my graduation from the University of Aberdeen. People from the USA, Belgium, and Spain came to my graduation, so we wanted it to be as special as possible, and nothing is more characteristic of Aberdeenshire than castles. Our stay was absolutely wonderful. We all had fun exploring the castle grounds and enjoying big meals. We took graduation pictures at the castle, which looked incredibly stunning. I could not think of a more memorable way to spend that special week with my loved ones! I will surely cherish the memories made in the beautiful castle forever!

"Tulicarpa" Booked through Celtic Castles Craigston Castle May 2024

“Tulicarpa” was at Craigston Castle In May

Four families comprising 8 adults visited the beautiful Castle as part of our journey in the Turriff/ Banff area. The Castle was in an excellent location and easily accommodated our group. Elisabetta, the resident assistant, explained everything and the rooms were comfortable and convenient. We had great fun exploring the area as well the Castle and grounds.

 

Scott Lipinski Fashion Council Germany Booked direct Craigston Castle November 2023

We stayed in this beautiful castle in May 2023. We are still delighted. The communication with Elisabetta was wonderful and she was very helpful at all times. The castle and surrounding area is simply breathtaking, not to mention the castle itself. It is simply stunning and we felt very honoured to call it ours for 4 nights.
Once again, thank you so much, dear Elisabetta, we will be back soon! All our best, Scott and Team FCG

Anon Booked through Vrbo Craigston Castle August 2023

Beautifully unique property, excellent welcome from Elizabetta! Definitely worth the time to stay here! Side note: highly recommend booking Nelson to be your private chef during your stay. Ask Elisabetta for details!

Sandy and Brian Booked direct Craigston Castle July 2023

Dear Elisabetta,

We had a magical week in the castle and have really appreciated you being at hand to help us and answer any questions we had. We all loved the tour you so kindly gave us your time to do.

It was so interesting living the history of the building and the family.

We all had a bit of sadness last time having to leave the castle but so delighted that we had the opportunity to experience living in it. It has such a homely and happy atmosphere. I do hope we have looked after it properly.

I would forever cherish being a “Queen” for a week!

Kind regards

Sandy and all the family

Elena Booked through Vrbo Craigston Castle July 2023

The property and everything involved therein was exactly as described on vero. Beautiful out of the way Castle perfect for family time. Good for one day trips to the coast. Elisabetta was absolutely fantastic and a key part of our wonderful experience.

Chris McGeachin review via Google July 2023

If you want a Scottish Downton Abbey experience, look no further.

Sara Duskin and family. Craigston Castle July 2023

My California family children and grandchildren all loved this beautiful castle. Stairs to climb woods to ramble in, stories and pictures of Urquhart families through the centuries. We went hawking and tasted whiskies. Despite the castle being 500 years old, it was comfortable and warm and the welcome was memorable. Great holiday.

Georgia Hayes Craigston Castle July 2023

Wonderful outside and in. Fascinating history, comfortable and lots to look at.

Herman L. Orcutt Booked direct Craigston Castle June 2023

My wife, Katie, myself, our son, daughter in law and four grandchildren, plus three friends spent five days at the castle recently. We had a great time. The kids played soccer and rugby in the huge front lawn. We did the 3.3 mile hike of the perimeter, which was beautiful. We had a chef come in for two dinners, which were great. Finally, the hospitality was very warm and helpful. Overall, a wonderful experience.

Ayn Cates, Virginia US Booked through Vrbo Craigston Castle June 2023

From the time we arrived, Craigston Castle felt like our Scottish home. Elisabetta was a great help and the staff were terrific. We came for our daughter’s wedding at Fyvie Castle and decided to have a family reunion too. I loved the castle and also the surrounding land. It was a true fairytale. We hope to return one day!!!

Alessandra Ponzio Craigston Castle May 2022

E’ sempre meraviglioso tornare al castello!!! Questa volta ho alloggiato nella holly room, molto bella e comoda col suo bagno in camera e una splendida luce al mattino. Elisabetta riesce sempre a farti sentire a casa ma ho avuto anche la fortuna di condividere questi giorni in Scozia anche col proprietario del Craigstone Castle, William, amabilissimo e molto alla mano che ha arricchito la mia permanenza con racconti e aneddoti della sua famiglia, proprietaria da sempre del castello. Molto belli anche i dintorni, con i campi di colza in fiore, uno spettacolo!

Carvelli Federico Craigston Castle May 2022

I loved staying in this place cause it’s beautiful and peaceful, I loved its nature and the entire castle is amazing, Betta is also a really nice person, we’ll absolutely return!❤️❤️

Nickals (Norway) Craigston Castle May 2022

This was my second time visiting this lovely castle and it’s surroundings. There’s lots to see and do, both at the castle and in it’s proximity. This time around my group and I focused on visiting several golf courses and the local pubs which was allot of fun. All the locals are really friendly and has alot of storys to tell. With the lovely host Elisabetta the castle feels like you’re home for a weekend, she takes good care of you and you’re group and has alot of stories about the castle and the history of it. I can highly recommend booking the chef Nelson for your stay as well, as he cooks the most wonderful meals. Looking forward to our next visit!

Giuli Evangelisti Craigston Castle February 2022

I’ve been to Craigston Castle three times in the last 4 years, last time February 2022. It has always been an exciting experience, both for the warm and welcoming atmosphere that never disappoints, and for the wonderful natural rich environment of fauna and flora. It is a castle full of history, you can perceive it in every corner, however hidden it may be, but it is above all a home, lived-in and beloved. An experience absolutely to enjoy.

Dawn Cairns Booked Direct Craigston Castle September 2021

Was so lucky to spend a few days at the stunning Craigston Castle for my friends 50th celebrations. Castle is beautiful and sits in beautiful grounds. Had a lovely time living the life in a castle and we were well looked after by the hosts. Experience will live with me forever, even the Scottish weather was so good to us.

Jessica Daniel Booked direct Craigston Castle September 2021

We had a fantastic week in Craigston Castle – thank you for sharing this amazing home with us! This castle is truly awe inspiring and although so sumptuously decorated with priceless heirlooms it still feels fantastically cosy and homely. The kitchen is so well stocked, bedrooms gorgeously comfortable and the kids loved exploring all the rooms, especially using the dumb waiter! The grounds are equally lovely, perfect for breakfasts al fresco and croquet on the lawn whilst watching woodpeckers, red squirrels and possibly even pine martens! Elisabetta was so welcoming and full of fascinating knowledge of the castle and also surrounding areas. We were all sad to have to leave and would happily come back!

Charles Kimbell Booked through Scotts Castle Craigston Castle October 2019

I organised a driving holiday round Scotland for my Father’s 75th Birthday. To round off our trip I organised a nights stay in Craigston Castle. From the first contact with Elisabetta the property manager I was made to feel welcome and none of my many requests were too difficult. Elisabetta helped me organise a stunning Black tie dinner catered by the Fife arms and an archery competition in the grounds of the castle. Rounding off a fine evening with a whiskey in the grand drawing room the whole event was truly special and memorable. The Castle is simply stunning. Makes sure to request a trip to the roof to see the views. It’s obviously ancient but still manages to be warm, homely and comforting. I could not recommend a stay at Craigston more highly.

Daniela and friends Craigston Castle Booked direct September 2019

We chose Craigston Castle for a long weekend with friends. Fantastic experience! We lived as princes and princesses with all the castle available to us. The location is easily accessible and surrounded by greenery. Spacious, comfortable and welcoming rooms, fully equipped kitchen and host always on hand. Great area to explore with many villages by the sea, distilleries and other castle to visit. I’ve already book another stay for the end of May!

Julie and Scott, California Booked direct Craigston Castle September 2019

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Craigston Castle and grounds. Elisabetta really took time with us and shared lots of interesting history. The most fun of all was envisioning our dear friend and neighbor Sara Urquhart growing up there! She had told us many stories too, so seeing this marvelous place in person was truly a thrill.

Alessandra & family from Milan Booked direct Craigston Castle August 2019

We have recently been in Scotland and we stayed at the castle for a week. It was a wonderful experience. Scotland is a magic place and the people are very welcoming but we wouldn’t have enjoyed it so much without the help of our host Betta who suggested beautiful places to visit. The life in the castle is very peaceful and comfortable. Really recommended!!

Roland & Marie-Dominique Booked direct Craigston Castle August 2019

Thank you, Beta for giving us the opportunity to visit and admire this superb family house with sculpted woods, great paintings and various bedrooms. It was very good to meet you and we had a nice time dining with you.

Elodie Wagener Booked direct Craigston Castle August 2019

It was a great day for a ride to Craigston to meet Beta for a nice picnic on the grass, next to the castle!

Stefano e Alexandra Booked direct Craigston Castle August 2019

We stayed at Craigston Castle at the end of August in a small group of six with two children. We had an excellent time and we only regret not having enough time to visit and do all the different activities in the surrounding area. Elisabetta was very efficient to organize a day at the farm while we were busy playing Golf in the magnificent course near the castle. We really enjoyed that time and we will be back soon.

Doris, Austria Booked direct Craigston Castle August 2019

This summer we stayed for 5 nights at Craigston Castle with friends. It is a magical historical place with authentic interiors, beautiful bedrooms and bathrooms. The castle is situated in a very scenic and peaceful part of Scotland and ideal for friends or family reunions. The location is perfect for short excursions and hikes in the surroundings including Whiskey distilleries.

Elisabetta and William are incredibly welcoming and helpful hosts who took excellent care and made us immediately feel at home. The children particularly enjoyed playing hide and seek in the enchanted rooms and playing soccer on the big lawn in front of the castle.

Our teenage children and us did not want to leave and hope to come back next year.

George Merson Booked direct Craigston Castle July 2019

Read the following review in full here: Craigston Castle Revisited – Summer 2019

In July I travelled to Aberdeenshire to rediscover my Scottish roots … I had not set foot in the Craigston Castle since I was a young boy, some 60 years ago. … Throughout our tour Elisabetta provided us with a detailed commentary on the various objects we viewed and answered our many questions … Elisabetta’s love, energy and enthusiasm for Craigston was apparent from the moment we met her and throughout our visit. … This is truly a cut above many other holiday properties, and I am looking forward to booking it in the near future for a family reunion … William and his team at Craigston have done a remarkable job in maintaining the fabric of the castle, both externally and internally and congratulations are in order. I left Craigston and the estate with the warmest of feelings vowing to return soon.

Anon Booked through Scotts Castle Craigston Castle July 2019

Couldn’t have wished for more. Very simple and straightforward to book, with good communication beforehand and swift return of deposit following our departure.

Outstanding holiday castle rental with exceptional service from Elisabetta at Craigston Castle who went out of her way to ensure we were well looked after. When we mentioned that several people in our group played the piano she even went so far as to ensure the lovely grand piano in the drawing room was tuned just before we arrived, especially for our visit. Staying at the castle with its rich heritage and history was a rare privilege for us and worth every penny. We couldn’t have wished for a more memorable and inspiring holiday.

Annamaria, Fabrizio & Alessia da Roma Booked direct Craigston Castle November 2018

If you want to stay away from the chaos of the city, relax, enjoy nature, enjoy a wonderful experience by diving into the XVII century and enjoy with your friends, this is the place!!! A unique place with a unique singular atmosphere that will make you feel at home.not to miss at all!!!

Antonella Gala Booked direct Craigstone Castle October 2018

Carissima Elisabetta, siamo molto contenti che tu stia bene e che ti stia lì godendo questo periodo che possiamo immaginare pieno dei tipici meravigliosi colori autunnali ancor più esaltati dal bellissimo parco che circonda il castello. Che dire del nostro soggiorno a Craigstone Castle: sono stati 10 giorni d’incanto. Per la bellezza del luogo, per l’eleganza della struttura e degli arredi, per la più che cortese accoglienza, per i preziosi consigli sulle cose e gite da fare e soprattutto per la tua disponibilità e gentilezza. Dipendesse solo da noi torneremmo subito. Speriamo comunque di poterci rivedere quanto prima. Un abbraccio, Claudio e Antonella.”

Lee McCown Booked direct Craigston Castle October 2018

We selected Craigston Castle to celebrate our 50th Anniversary with our children and grandchildren. I cannot imagine a better selection. From the moment we saw the castle, through the trees, on our arrival we knew our stay would be memorable. Barbara and Betta met us at the front door and grave us the grand tour and history of the castle. Their responsiveness to our needs and requests was amazing and enhanced our stay. Whether playing hide and seek in the castle or exploring the trails and meadows in the surrounding forrest there was no need for electronic entertainment, much to our grandchildren’s surprise. The castle is perfectly located for exploring the Northeastern Highlands and coast. However, we opted to spend most of our time at the Craigston Castle. Truly , a once in a lifetime experience

Claudio Pittelli Booked direct Craigstone Castle September 2018

Che dire del nostro soggiorno lo scorso agosto a Craigstone Castle: sono stati 10 giorni d’incanto per la bellezza del luogo, per l’eleganza della struttura e dei preziosi arredi, per la cortese accoglienza ricevuta, per gli ottimi consigli sulle cose e gite da fare nelle vicinanze e, soprattutto, per la disponibilità e gentilezza di Elisabetta che vi fa sentire come a casa vostra.”

Katariina Booked through AirBNB Craigston Castle August 2018

Visiting Craigston Castle with a party of 10 colleagues from Sweden, we enjoyed the lovely atmosphere and wonderful hospitality of our hosts. We stayed at the castle for a week in total, some for the total stay and others for just parts of the week. The generous amount of flexibility and hospitality was out of this world! Nothing was impossible, and our hosts were always there for us whenever we needed anything or had any questions what so ever! The grounds were lush and perfect for jogging. It was wonderfully peaceful and quiet, with one of us spotting no less than 30 different breeds of birds during a morning stroll. The Castle was tidy and clean, the facilities were in perfect order, the kitchen was impeccably maintained and fully functioning. In short: Everything we needed was within reach! We warmly recommend anyone considering a getaway to the Highlands or planning a conference for the office team to choose Craigstone, as it is idyllic, both from location and facility point of view! Thank You so much, Barbara and Elisabetta, for your hospitality and care!”

Colleen Urquhart-Fillner Booked direct Craigston Castle August 2018

In August my husband and I came to Scotland to explore my family “roots.” The indisputable highlight of our trip, however, was being able to visit the ancestral home of the Urquhart clan, Craigston Castle. We cannot thank William, Barbara and Elisabetta enough for making this dream possible, not just for me, but for my late father and grandfather who always wanted to come to Scotland to see our family home but were never able to do so. The visit was everything we could have ever dreamed of and more. Words cannot adequately express the magnificence and sense of overwhelming history of the castle. Craigston Castle is truly a special and unique place where so many important historical artifacts (furnishings, rare antique carpets, paintings, photos, and other objects de art) are so wonderfully preserved and beautifully displayed. Elisabetta graciously gave us a magnificent tour of the castle, describing the various rooms and significant features in astounding detail. The time flew by so quickly, and we learned so much about the Urquhart family–my ancestors–under her guidance. She is truly an amazing and delightful lady who lends such an air of gracious elegance to an already magnificent castle. Craigston Castle is truly like stepping through a magic mirror to get a glimpse of a grander and more elegant time, with subtle reminders of the fiery Highland warrior spirit that embodied the Urquhart history as well. We fell in love with everything about Craigston Castle and dearly hope to be able to come to Scotland again to spend more time at this spectacular place.

Jacqueline Clark Booked through Celtic Castle Craigston Castle July 2018

August at Craigston Castle was amazing. We stayed for a week and soaked in the Scottish hospitality and warmth. The castle was well equipped for our large 12 person group, and we fitted in just perfectly. We had such a grand time playing games and singing around the piano at night and traveling the countryside during the day. The historic decor and feel of the place was like stepping into an episode of Outlander. Amazing art, carved doorways, stone windy stairs going up up up… my friends and I could not have asked for more. Great getaway from the burdens of life. Truly a magical place. Thank you so much for letting us stay. Ellen, Jay, Bill, Larry, Paul, Keith, Rob, John, Micheal, Scott and Ben, Julie and Jacqueline.

Stephanie Booked direct Craigston Castle March 2018

We had an amazing stay at Craigston Castle! It’s exactly what you would expect from staying in a castle – beautiful, historical and spacious – without any sense of pretence or unease. Our host Betta was likewise, incredibly welcoming, leaving us to enjoy our autonomy but on hand to organise activities or answer any questions we had (both before and throughout our stay). Would highly recommend and can’t wait to return!

Giulia Evangelisti Booked direct Craigston Castle January 2018

Abbiamo scoperto le meraviglie di Craigston l’ultima settimana di novembre. Osservare il cielo stellato invernale dalla finestra della blue room, sorseggiare un whisky avvolti negli splendidi arredi della drawing room, salire l’antica stone spiral staircase per accedere alla propria stanza, sono esperienze uniche e irripetibili, una specie di vero viaggio nel tempo. L’accoglienza e il supporto durante la nostra permanenza sono stati eccellenti. Assolutamente meraviglioso!! Giulia, Italia.

Chiara Durio Booked direct Craigston Castle January 2018

I love Craigston Castle! A unique place, very fascinating and with a warm atmosphere. Beautiful furniture design, very gentle welcome, friendly family management that makes you feel at home. The castle is within a wonderful territory, wild and with a lot of nice animals: deer, sheep and cows. The surroundings are very nice, with many villages by the sea and other castles to visit. I suggest you make your next relaxing vacation there!

Dale Windle Craigston Castle October 2017

We hosted our daughters wedding at Craigston and it was absolutely the most wonderful week! The castle was the most amazing place to be for a week leading up to the wedding, and we enjoyed outstanding accommodations, the beautiful property and the always gracious Barbara, to assist us. Stunning! And a privilege to be able to enjoy!

Jacob Wilson Craigston Castle August 2017

Thank you for allowing us to rent Craigston Castle! The castle experience really added to our trip and you made us feel so welcome. Everyone in the group really enjoyed meeting and spending time with you and your knowledge of the castle really made the experience more genuine.

María José Amson Craigston Castle August 2017

We had the true experience of living in a Castle with my whole family coming from Mexico, Argentina, Italy, Canada and Germany. We choose Craigston Castle for our family reunion and it was awesome. We had the experience of a lifetime and the time of our lives.”

Macee Hulm Wilber Craigston Castle August 2017

We just finished a 4 night stay at Craigston Castle near Turriff in Scotland and couldn’t have had a better time … Amazing estate, winding staircases, secret rooms, ghost stories, grand rooms, turrets, everything you could imagine when staying in a castle. Adding to the magic of the castle is the graciousness of the owner, host and Laird, William. He could not have been more welcoming, humble or informative. He showed us the secret passageways, secret library and wine cellar and told us all of the castle stories/secrets. Anyone who has ever thought “it would be cool to stay in a castle” should look no further than Craigston Castle. A magical time that we will hopefully be able to do again some day in the future.

David Craigston Castle August 2017

Our group had the most wonderful time at Craigston. The Castle is a treasure and even more spectacular than the photos. William and Barbara were incredible hosts, taking us around the Castle, showing us around and providing us with everything you could possibly want. I’m not accustomed to gushing in these reviews but you will not regret staying at Craigston, it is a truly special place.”

Frances Schnepfleitner Craigston Castle August 2017

In a time where international travel and foreign holidays have become commonplace, destinations, hotels and nice experiences can begin to blur into each other and become lost. Only the most unique or emotionally special stay clearly in mind and jump out when you are asked “What were your best holidays ever?” Craigston Castle will be one of those for me and my family, who came from all over the world to spend time together in this magical place. Other reviews have mentioned all the outstanding details and features, so I will just say that all expectations were exceeded and sincerely “Thank you” William and Barbara.

Victoria Sparkes Craigston Castle January 2017

We had an amazing New Year stay with our friends, (another family) for a week. Claus and Barbara are so welcoming and really went out of their way to accommodate our demanding agenda! Thank you so much – the castle and the experiences will stay in our hearts for a very long time.

Olivia Mifsud Craigston Castle January 2017

We spent a lovely week at the castle with another family.
We managed to fit in fishing, riding, shooting and a bonfire on NY eve.
Couldn’t have done it without the helpfulness and loveliness of Barbara and Claus. The castle is very beautiful and cozy. Truly recommend it!

Simon Culley Craigston Castle January 2017

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.”

Nicole Lee Stachowiak Craigston Castle January 2017

One of the most lovely places I have had the pleasure of staying in. Steeped in history and with the most amazing hosts Claus and Barbara. It was like a very grand ‘home from home’. I would recommend this wonderful venue to anyone look for a very special stay.

Scott Lipinski Craigston Castle September 2016

Thank you Craigston Castle!!! We had a great time on your estate. All 20 guests had a fantastic time. Especially I was in love. My 40th birthday could not have been better. Great place, great house, great support and all with the special “etwas” as we say in Germany. I will come back. Barbara and Claus: you are a special highlight!”

Kevin Knight Craigston Castle August 2016

From family games of hide and seek to long walks through the grounds to plastic sword fights on the sprawling lawn, Craigston helped us create magical memories for our family. We loved our time there and Claus and Barbara were such warm hosts that our entire stay felt a lot like a visit to Grandma and Grandpa…in a castle. We highly recommend Craigston and hope to visit again.

Irena og Mogens Craigston Castle July 2016

Mange mange tak for en pragtfuld uge på Craigston Castle. Her har vi hørt historiens vingesus blandet med en utrolig hjemlig hygge i det 400 år gamle slot. Selve slottet og området omkring det byder hele tiden på interessante og uventede oplevelser, selv for os der ikke går efter Skotlands hovedattraktioner golf, jagt og fiskeri.
I bilafstand har vi set den dramatiske og smukke kyst med fuglefjelde, hummerfiskere, små fremragende restauranter og mange kendte og mindre kendte whiskydestillerier.
Barbara og Claus er forbilledlige værter og utroligt vidende guider der forstærker oplevelserne, og oplevelser kommer der helt sikkert. Vi kan kun med stor glæde anbefale Craigston Carstle.

Elisabeth Flagtvedt Craigston Castle July 2016

Thank you for an amazing stay at your fairytale castle. We had an amazing 4 days and lived like royalties. The hosts Barbara and Claus made sure we had everything we needed, and were very helpful during the whole stay. A very warm and friendly enviroment. We hope to come back some day and highly recommend a stay here.

Lina Stahl Craigston Castle March 2016

Fantastic place to stay. Would highly recommend it. Such a special experience.

Michelle Morrison Craigston Castle February 2016

Thank you so much again to William, Barbara & Claus for letting us have the Baby Shower at the castle. Everyone had an amazing time & they have all fallen in love with the castle. The mummy to be Georgenna had a lovely time.”

Ben Hayes Craigston Castle October 2015

The Castle is a unique and very interesting place to stay. The large historic building is authentic and unpolished and has a character and charm to it. Claus and Barbara are two of the nicest people I’ve met and looked after us so well. We really enjoyed our time there.

Ewa Sienicka from Warsaw Craigston Castle October 2015

Thank you so much for your hospitality at Castle Craigston … we spent a wonderful and memorable week. Memorable because this authentic Scottish castle which boasts lovely interiors becomes your home – if only for a week 🙂
We also managed to take in the neighbourhood, both by car and (courtesy of owner) bike. The nearby cliffs and beaches are very picturesque (even, perhaps especially, in fog).
Thank you so much for allowing us to stay at the castle craigston. Thanks to this our stay in Scotland was special.
Thanks for the warm welcome and an amazing dinner on arrival.

Bruce Craigston Castle October 2015

Local dance group, NEYDC, used Craigston as the location for their video ‘Haunted’. For more and to see the finished video click here.

“This film would not have been the same without your kindness. Beyond

Alessandra Baldeschi Craigston Castle October 2015

My family and I stayed this summer at Craigston castle and we absolutely loved it. Claus and Barbara were the perfect hosts and this is the best place to truly experience Scotland! Thank you again and we hope to come back soon.

Tamsin and Steve Carter Craigston Castle August 2015

Thank you for a wonderful stay. It was an amazing experience for us, especially our children, to stay in a real castle, in four poster beds with stone spiral staircases and beautiful grounds. For us it was a perfect combination of grand adventure and warm friendly atmosphere. A holiday we will all remember.”

Sai & Stephen Dove Craigston Castle August 2015

It was such a privilege to meet you both – you made us so welcome and your magic touch on the parts of the castle you have restored were apparent. Colour, light and warmth along with your personal furniture and treasures were inspiring.”…

Tara Craigston Castle August 2015

We had a fantastic summer holiday at Craigston – three rough and tumble families playing together in this incredible home. Monster games of hide and seek in 17th century closet and passageways. Full contact soccer on the front lawn. A treasure hunt and morning jogs in the forests and trails of the grounds. Lively meals round the enormous tables. Coffee and port by the fire in the drawing room with the kids asleep in the towers upstairs. Claus and Barbara were terrific hosts, gracious and friendly, with tips spot on for beaches, wildlife, golfing, and distilleries. A uniquely wonderful place.

Carlo and Valeria, Italy Craigston Castle July 2015

We had the most amazing wedding day at Craigston and cannot recommend it highly enough.

Moira Adams Craigston Castle July 2015

I cannot begin to express the feelings of our family to have the privilege of spending 4 days at Craigston Castle starting with our Welcome party, the views, the Kitchen where we could cook freely, the bedrooms & bathrooms were delightful The drawing room with the beautiful fireplace everything was so relaxed. Each day was something new to see and do.

A wonderful place to spend a holiday even with small children.

I love Craigston Castle and the two special people we met Barbara & Clause … what a wonderful couple I miss you.

Craig and Kristen, USA Craigston Castle July 2015

We chose Craigston for our honeymoon and could not have had a better trip. We really enjoyed our stay there sampling the local food (including excellent whisky) and visiting the stunning countryside. We were made to feel at home by the family.

Ana Paula Lloyd Craigston Castle July 2015

What an amazing place! We spent a wonderful week here with friends and children and didn’t stop pinching ourselves to see if we were dreaming. Visiting Craigston is like stepping into the pages of a wonderful novel – the castle is beautiful yet homely and cosy, while every corner is crammed with extraordinary art, fabulous carvings and hundreds of years of history. Klaus and Barbara are sparkling hosts, they made us laugh and enthralled us with stories of their travels and the history of Craigston. We cannot recommend this highly enough as a great holiday for all of the family. Thank you everyone at Craigston for an unforgettable week.