Where is Drum Castle?

Drum Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB31 5EY).

How do I get to Drum Castle?

The nearest railway station is Milton of Crathes, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB31 5EY.

Who runs Drum Castle?

Drum Castle is operated by National Trust for Scotland.

Is Drum Castle a listed building?

Drum Castle is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.

Does Drum Castle charge admission?

Drum Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

How do I get to Drum Castle?

The nearest railway station is Milton of Crathes, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB31 5EY.

Castles · Scottish Highlands

Drum Castle

In or near Drumoak.

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Drum Castle — castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Milton of Crathes · 7.0 km

Paid entry
Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Drum Castle, the nearest railway station is Milton of Crathes, which is 7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is AB31 5EY. Entry is paid, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.

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Visit on nts.org.uk

Drum Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Owned by National Trust for Scotland. Managed by National Trust for Scotland. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.0950°, -2.3380°.

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Heritage listing

Drum Castle is a castle near Drumoak in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. For centuries it was the seat of the chief of Clan Irvine. The place-name Drum is derived from Gaelic druim, 'ridge'. The site is located approximately 6+1⁄2 miles (10.5 kilometres) northeast of Banchory and 3 miles (5 kilometres) west of Peterculter. The property is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland and is open to the public.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Summary from the official site

Drum Castle is one of Scotland's oldest tower houses, featuring a medieval grand hall and a chapel from the 1500s. Visitors can explore the Old Wood of Drum, home to ancient oak trees, and enjoy the beautifully maintained Garden of Historic Roses, showcasing the evolution of rose cultivation over centuries.

Read more on the official property page.

From the Wikipedia article

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Background

History

The original 13th-century tower of Drum Castle has been suggested as the work of medieval architect Richard Cementarius, who built the Brig o' Balgownie, the first Bridge of Don, in Old Aberdeen. It is believed to be one of the three oldest tower houses in Scotland (and notably unaltered). The castle and its grounds were granted to William de Irwyn in 1323 by Robert the Bruce, and remained in the possession of Clan Irvine until 1975. William de Irwyn (of the Irvings of Bonshaw clan) was armour bearer/secretary (and neighbour) to King Robert the Bruce. When Mary, Queen of Scots, was travelling near Aberdeen in August 1564 she sent a messenger to the Laird of Drum asking him to make…

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Coordinates: 57.0950, -2.3380
District: Aberdeenshire
Postcode: AB31 5EY
Parliamentary constituency: West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Nearest railway station: Milton of Crathes — 7 km
Opening: Daily 10.30am–4.30pm; grounds dawn–dusk
Official site: www.nts.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q1923521 (CC0)
wikipedia: Drum Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Drum Castle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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