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Crathes Castle

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Crathes Castle
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Crathes Castle is a tower house built in the 16th century in Aberdeenshire.

The enchanted Tower House in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, boasts historic paintings and ceiling murals inside as well as a large garden with gargoyles and very special flora. On a tour of the castle, you can learn all about its fascinating history. Lovers of the supernatural will also get their money's worth, as the castle is said to be home to two ghosts: the Green Lady and her child. Queen Victoria is even said to have seen them herself.

Price:

Admission is free for members of National Trust Scotland.

Adults: £12.50 ~ 15,00€

Family: £29.50 ~ 35,00€

With a parent: £23.00 ~ 27,00€

Concessions: £9.00 ~ 10,00€

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Public transport

By bus

Stagecoach Bluebird bus route numbers 201, 202 and 203 from the entrance to Aberdeen Bus Station to Crathes Estate.

Directions

Due to construction work on the Rob Roy Bridge, which will begin in June and last for six months, we suggest the following travel options:

A90 - South of Aberdeen

From Stonehaven, take the A957 Slug Road. After approx. 20 km turn left onto the A93 and after approx. 200 meters turn right to Crathes Estate.

Aberdeen City South - South Deeside Route

From Bridge of Dee (AB10 7JP) take the B9077 South Deeside Road. After approx. 20 km turn right onto the A957 Slug Road. After approx. 700 meters turn left onto the A93 and after approx. 200 meters turn right to Crathes Estate.

Aberdeen City West - Garlogie Route

From North Anderson Drive take the A944 Lang Stract. After approx. 12 km turn left onto the B9125. After approx. 3 km turn left onto Coupers Road. After approx. 5 km, turn right onto the A93 and after 3 km turn left onto Crathes Estate.

Parking

There is a paid parking lot directly at Crathes Castle. The parking fee is £2 and is used to maintain the paths. The parking lot is free for members of National Trust Scotland.

Coordinates

OS Grid

NO 73423 96802

57.061498, -2.439828

DMS

57°03'41.4"N 2°26'23.4"W

UTM

30V 533972 6324371

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Crathes Castle

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AB31 5QJ Crathes, Banchory, Aberdeenshire
+44 1330 844525 http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/Crathes-Castle-Garden-and-Estate/... E-mail: crathes@nts.org.uk

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