Castles · Scottish Highlands
Craigston Castle
In or near Cuminestown.
Craigston Castle — castle 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
About
Craigston Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.5846°, -2.3993°.
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Heritage listing
Craigston Castle is a 17th-century country house located about 4 miles (6.4 kilometres) north-east of Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and is a historic home of the Urquhart family. The U-plan castle has two main wings flanking the entrance, connected by an elevated arch, and is surmounted by a richly corbelled parapet. There are bases for corner turrets near the tops of each wing, but the turrets themselves do not appear to have been completed.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Craigston Castle is a historic family home built in 1604, located in the scenic northeast of Scotland. Visitors can explore the castle's rich history and beautiful grounds, which include parkland and woodland. The castle offers guided tours and is available for exclusive stays.
From the Wikipedia article
Craigston Castle is a 17th-century country house located about 4 miles (6.4 kilometres) north-east of Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and is a historic home of the Urquhart family. The U-plan castle has two main wings flanking the entrance, connected by an elevated arch, and is surmounted by a richly corbelled parapet. There are bases for corner turrets near the tops of each wing, but the turrets themselves do not appear to have been completed. The wood carvings in the drawing room depict biblical themes and heraldry associated with Clan Urquhart.
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Background
History
Craigston Castle belongs to the "Bell group" of Scottish castles, designed by masons of the Bell or Bel family. According to H. Gordon Slade, these castles "together form perhaps Scotland’s finest and the most distinctive contribution to Western architecture". The castle is still owned and lived in by the Urquhart family, who trace their descent back to Adam Urquhart, 14th-century sheriff of Cromarty, although according to Sir Thomas Urquhart, translator of Rabelais, the family can be traced back to Adam and Eve through "Termuth", who he states found Moses in the rushes, as well as many other fantastic ancestors. John Urquhart of Craigfintry (1547-1631), known as the "Tutor of Cromarty",…
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- Coordinates
- 57.5846, -2.3993
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB53 5PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
- Established
- 1607
- Opening
- 1pm–4pm; open for guided tours 1st to 6th May, 11th to 23rd and 25th May, 12th and 13th September, and 27th and 28th September.
- Official site
- craigston-castle.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2969080 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Craigston Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Craigston Castle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Craigston Castle?
- Craigston Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB53 5PW).
- What is Craigston Castle?
- Craigston Castle — castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Craigston Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode AB53 5PW.
- When was Craigston Castle built?
- Built or established in 1607.
- Who owns Craigston Castle?
- Craigston Castle is owned by William P. Urquhart of Craigston.
- Is Craigston Castle a listed building?
- Craigston Castle is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Does Craigston Castle charge admission?
- Craigston Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Craigston Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB53 5PW. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.