Castles · Scottish Highlands
Craigievar Castle
In or near Torphins.
Craigievar Castle — castle and museum in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Craigievar Castle in the Scottish Highlands, you can use the postcode AB33 8JF for sat-nav coordinates. Entry is paid, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Craigievar Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1626. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Owned by National Trust for Scotland. Managed by National Trust for Scotland. Wikidata describes it as: "castle and museum in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.1742°, -2.7181°.
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Heritage listing
Craigievar Castle is a harled castle or fortified country house 6 miles (9.7 km) south of Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It was the seat of Clan Sempill, and the Forbes family resided here for 350 years until 1963, when the property was sold to the National Trust for Scotland by the 19th Lord Sempill.
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Summary from the official site
Craigievar Castle is a historic Scottish castle known for its striking pink exterior and rich history. Visitors can explore the castle's beautifully preserved interiors, which include rare antiquities, and enjoy the scenic grounds and woodland trails that are home to diverse wildlife.
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From the Wikipedia article
Craigievar Castle is a harled castle or fortified country house 6 miles (9.7 km) south of Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It was the seat of Clan Sempill, and the Forbes family resided here for 350 years until 1963, when the property was sold to the National Trust for Scotland by the 19th Lord Sempill.
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Background
History
An example of the original Scottish Baronial architecture, the seven-storey castle was completed in 1626 by the Aberdonian merchant William Forbes, ancestor of the Forbes baronets of Craigievar and brother of the Bishop of Aberdeen, Patrick Forbes of Corse Castle. Forbes purchased the partially completed structure from the impoverished Mortimer family in the year 1610. He arranged for the continued construction, completing it in 1625 or 1626. Some used the nickname "Willy the Merchant", also based on the substantial profits he made while "merchandising at Dantzick", according to one source. Designed in the L-plan, as was Muchalls Castle, which is located in the same region, Craigievar is…
Visiting
The castle is reputed to have been the inspiration for Walt Disney's castle motif. This influence on Walt Disney for his pink Cinderella castle was confirmed by James Henderson of the National Trust for Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1742, -2.7181
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB33 8JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Established
- 1626
- Opening
- Castle, shop and kiosk 10.30–16.00; Grounds Dawn–dusk
- Official site
- www.nts.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1138741 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Craigievar Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Craigievar-Castle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Craigievar Castle?
- Craigievar Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB33 8JF).
- What is Craigievar Castle?
- Craigievar Castle — castle and museum in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Craigievar Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode AB33 8JF.
- When was Craigievar Castle built?
- Built or established in 1626.
- Who runs Craigievar Castle?
- Craigievar Castle is operated by National Trust for Scotland.
- Is Craigievar Castle a listed building?
- Craigievar Castle is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Does Craigievar Castle charge admission?
- Craigievar Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Craigievar Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB33 8JF. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.