Craigievar Castle (National Trust for Scotland)

One of the Best Places To Visits in Muir of Fowlis Frequently mentioned in reviews: Top-rated.online cuts through the clutter, highlighting only the reviews that are most helpful, earn the most likes, or come from the most active contributors. Wonderful day to visit, a very sunny and hot summer's day 😎 the only down side that there wasn't available to fit in to our schedule as we were short on time. Hopefully on another occasion we can do the of the pink castle. Gorgeous pink castle, about 45 mins by car west of Aberdeen. The guide was lovely and informative and very energetic which was contagious! Sadly no photos are allowed inside of the during the but it was very much worth it. Two points to note: The is about an hour and involves lots of climbing tight spiral staircases and there is no where to sit during the so best avoided if you have limited mobility or are easily fatigued! There is only a small hatch takeaway spot with some drinks, snacks and ice cream. It does not have a proper cafe some other castles. But... the Alford Bistro is a lovely spot just ten minutes drive away and their food is top notch. Also recommend checking out Corse ruins which are a short 8 minute drive away, there is a small path under the trees accessible from the road, and it was owned by the same family, the Forbes as Craigievar is. The ruins is small but free and accessible at any time. Super place, usaly very quiet and not too busy. Very nicely renovated recently. Nice walk around the and the surrounding area. This is truly unique, with its striking pink exterior and distinctive architecture — it really stands out and is quite a sight from the outside. Visits are only possible via guided tours, and groups are kept very small. That means it’s best to arrive early or right at opening time, otherwise you may face a long wait. We arrived at 13:30 and had to wait a full hour before joining a group. Our guide wasn’t the most enthusiastic we’ve encountered during our travels across Scotland, but she was informative and shared interesting insights into the castle’s history and the family who once lived there. Compared to other castles we visited, this one had fewer rooms and more modest interiors. Also, unlike most other castles we visited, photography inside is not allowed. Another downside was the paid parking. Considering there’s no reason to park here other than to visit the (and you’re already paying for entrance), it feels a bit unnecessary. Still, the castle’s unique charm and beautiful setting make it worth a visit if you’re in the area — just plan your timing carefully Beautiful history and the grounds are full of a range of magestic trees. The staff is more than accommodating for visitors no matter what the interest level may be. amazing!! I was lucky to have a with Lucy, she was 100/10 🤩 funny, informative, interactive, everything you could hope for from a tour! Best to check in advance for the days they’re offering tours and arrive early as they book fast. Easy to get to. Knowledgeable guides. Beautiful and grounds. Very interesting history. You can’t take pictures inside. What a wonderful surrounded by beautiful scenery. The gentleman who did our guided was very knowledgeable and humorous, which suited well to the younger members attending. Website change monitoring Monitor any webpage for changes – get instant email alerts when prices drop, new jobs are posted, products come back in stock, or competitors update their sites. See how the number of reviews and average review scores have changed over time.