Toured the grounds and the woodland. Nice place to walk the dog, take a stroll, a picnic. A lovely lake and many marked walking routes. Didn’t get to go in the castle.

Beautiful gardens, nice cafe, and an interesting castle. Well worth the price of entry. There was a cost for car parking but the machines weren't working when we went. Lovely walks around the grounds too!

What a fantastic and different castle, kept us enthralled for well over an hour on the self guided tour. Then there was the walled garden, amazing and we only got round one of the six, beautiful and we'll have to go back, not only to do the rest of the gardens but to do the walk round the grounds for a couple of hours as well! Highly recommended.

Really well organised self-guided tour of the castle interior. The system ensures adequate crowd control, and there were many interesting rooms to explore. Be prepared to climb stairs though! The gardens were beautifully landscaped and obviously well taken care of (it’s unfortunate that some people still throw trash in some places which we picked up). Lovely little gift shop too both inside the castle and a larger one at the ticket office.

What a lovely place! A self guided tour around the castle but there are notes in every room highlighting the contents. Staff extremely friendly. The gardens, even this late in the season had plenty of colour. Several woodland paths to explore - all well waymarked. I also had the luck to see a red squirrel, a wren and a jay! If you are travelling by public transport, the bus stops just by the drive entrance. You then have a walk up to the castle but there is a pleasant path that keeps you off the road.

A wonderful, historic castle set in beautiful gardens. However, the castle interior tour is not suitable for disabled persons. The spiral stairs are narrow, steep with either thin metal rail or a rope to support yourself. My visit was a self-guided tour. This was fine, but I feel I missed a lot of the history that the guides provide. I also felt the laminated info sheets were not the most hygienic way for visitors to discover this wonderful place. The gardens are superb with red squirrels and other wildlife to see.

A great location to visit with amazing history and gardens. It's part of the national trust so members go in for free. We really liked the gardens which were in immaculate condition. Overall, a great place to visit for all ages.

A great stately castle for a rainy day. The self guided tour round the house was interesting and well presented as you'd expect from the National Trust, and long enough to be worth it. The family history room on the top floor has the most fun bits to read! After 8 mints photo ... Worth the price for that alone! The walled garden and topiary was beautiful, but probably best seen later in April or May - not that much out on our visit. Only down side was the limited menus available in the café for eating anything other than a snack or soup.

It's a decent Castle. Not the worst around, but certainly not the best. A good number of items have been well-preserved, however, certain parts of the castle have been over-modernized and this robs it of that medieval aura you anticipate when visiting an ancient structure such as this one. The environment around the castle is well-maintained, and while I can't say many bad things about it, I can't say many good things either.

Scotland and the castle trail is amazing...all the staff has been fantastic along with having the National Trust of Scotland membership pays for itself!! Be prepared for a challenging walk/hike/and vertical spiral stair cases...no need to hit the gym ! The gardens exceptional.... The castle is so unique and we'll traced family history was so nice to see all the family history and appreciate they have shared it with us.... Do not miss this castle!!!

Really nice castle in amazing condition. Lovely grounds and gardens. With really nice cafe coffee shop. Lemon Drizzle Cake was amazing with nice coffee and super polite and helpful team. The coffee shop staff were really helpful. Well worth a visit.

A beautiful place to spend a day. The walled garden is captivating with a few WOW factors. Positive feedbacks to the cafe too, nice food, clean and relaxing place. The wood adventure park is another place to praise. My kids love it so much.

Always a nice day out going to Crathes. Visit the castle many times every year for photo and walks. The tour of the castle is self guided and takes about 1 hour. You would need to buy a token to get access to the garden. It is included when buying a tour.

The Castle itself is grand, there's so much history and so much to look at and learn. Gardens are just spectacular! You could spend a whole day there and not really absorb everything. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

I am glad that the castle is still standing there for more than 100 years. This is a really beautiful castle with very big garden and with a big play ground. I spent a good time here with my family. Also, my nephew enjoyed it here, as this is a very big place to wander and have fun.

I didn't visit the inside of the castle (tower house style) its self as I arrived late in the day, but did get a ticket for the garden outside which was very pretty and well kept. The area around has plenty of walking trails through the forest surrounding the castle. I can highly recommend visiting on a sunny day. Note that there is a small fee for the parking when arriving by car.

A beautiful castle on some incredible grounds. Spend some time to walk and see the colorful gardens while here. Also if you are adventurous you can walk a sorry way through the woods to a pasture that has Highland Coos which might be hanging out close to the fence! There are also events occasionally on the grounds, so check the calendar!

We only viewed the castle from the outside as we were primarily here to see the chapel and the walking trails. There is a lot of scaffolding up currently as the tower structure is being worked on and is closed off and the kids playpark is also closed (October 2023) so I suspect there will be some work going on through the off-season months and perhaps some new playthings will be available soon. We enjoyed the chapel very much, it's lovely inside, and the small family and pet cemeteries behind it are beautifully kept. We followed all of the walking trails and took in the fantastic view from the trig point on the blue route before heading off to the walled garden which was gorgeous even at this time of year. Without going inside the castle itself, we spent around 2 hours exploring the grounds. There is a nice little cafe here, a gift shop and an accessible toilet. Parking costs £3 per visit or free for NTS members as per normal. Entry to the walled garden is £5 per adult if not an NTS member. Entry to the castle (guided tours available only) is £15.50 or £30 for a family if not an NTS member and is timeslotted but booking is not essential.

So much fun. Beautiful grounds! Some walk closed after storm.

The castle is worth watching. The guide was okay, but I felt there were too many people in one group. Unfortunately, we couldn't look around properly. However, we had a fantastic soup at the coffee shop.

We really liked the Drum castle. At the moment it was self guided because of the virus regulations. The garden has beautiful roses and it's so peaceful

13th century keep which has evolved into a luxurious residence. Beautifully decorated with paintings and various artifacts! No booking is required and there are guided tours every hour. We were so lucky as our tour guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about history! There is parking on site which costs 3 pounds and there are woodland trails that start from here. A must see if you are in the area!

A little gem. Highly recommend. Our guide around the castle was very knowledgeable. Fascinating history. Excellent coffee and cakes. Walled garden, grounds and short walks, one with impressive oak trees are a must see.

We spent a wonderful few hours at this National Trust of Scotland property. Michelle our guide was a dressed in costume as the lady of the house and was thoroughly engaging and informative. Without doubt the best ever National Trust experience for us during our visit to many properties in Scotland. The house was impeccably.presented and the furnishings, painting and decoration were excellent and greatly enhanced by Michelle's very knowledgeable and entertaining guidance. Would recommend very highly as a must visit.

One-hour guided tour only of the castle, the garden is accessible independently. Since the castle was not part of our explorer pass, I found it a bit more expensive than the others, £27.50 for an adult and child, plus £3 for parking, plus drinks and snacks, and souvenirs if you decide to buy them. I would recommend purchasing a National Trust of Scotland membership if you plan on doing the castle trail. The tour was a bit long for my 7-year old, although quite informative for older folks. The garden was beautiful and well maintained.

Fantastic place for an afternoon out. The exterior of the castle is very photogenic. The tour guides are all excellent and knowledgeable and the food is great.

It's a beautiful castle, well kept with caring staff. The tour guide had amazing knowledge and gave us a fascinating insight into the castle. The ghost made its presence known. The walked garden is stunning and the grounds are well maintained. The only things I would change are more time in each room to take photos and to soak up the atmosphere. The top floor has been turned into a pseudo art gallery, which adds no value and detracts from the history of the property.

A nice castle on some pretty grounds to check out. Lots of history can be felt looking at the building. There is also a lovely small church behind the castle.

One of my favourite Aberdeenshire castles. The trip was made even more special by the superb NT guide who was exceedingly knowledgeable about the building, it's contents and the family members. Had to wait about 20 minutes for the next guided tour, just time enough for an excellent coffee from the tea room. Definitely a castle NOT to be missed.

A bit pricey tickets, costly car parking (£3), WC, no ghosts at the time of our visit((( even though informative, lots of exhibits and history remained

Great location with a riverside terrace near the Falls. Good choice of courses and a specials menu. Food was all delicious and well presented - 4 of us had different meals and everyone was happy witb their selection. Friendly staff and good value for money. Will definitely return.

Lovey place great afternoon tea, guarantee you will like it as well.

We booked for Sunday Roast, and I have to say the food was superb, and the setting of the restaurant stunning. The Roast Sirloin of beef was tender and cooked to perfection and the accompanying vegetables delicious. We also had dessert crème brûlée and treacle tart. The whole dining experience was excellent. Attentive and welcoming staff. I highly recommend this place.

Had 4 course lunch which was excellent, starter, veloute, main, desert with coffee and chocolate to finish. Every course was delicious and very well presented. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Value for money was also great.

I took my parents who were visiting from Belfast to this lovely little restaurant and we all couldn’t be more pleased with how our visit went. The food was all absolutely delicious, the serving staff couldn’t have been more attentive and pleasant and the views were beautiful. Would not hesitate at all to come back.

Sunday Roast Beef lunch. Some of the best roast beef we have had in all our years, pink and tender with first class accompanying vegetables. Perfect service from friendly staff. Great value too

We had absolutely stunning food here whilst visiting Scotland, such a high quality and perfectly balanced flavours. The staff also went above and beyond to help us get sorted with a taxi when everywhere was booked up, we were so grateful and couldn't tip much as they only take cash tips and we were all on card - so go, have a great meal, and tip extra on our behalf!

A cosy, special place to visit. Not only is the food delicious and the service and atmosphere inviting, the surrounding area and falls and stream are so beautiful. Just sitting having a coffee and looking outside on a grey wet day seeing the beauty, feeding the body, mind and soul. A huge favourite for us and so pleased we have discovered this little piece of heaven.

Beautiful scenery during lovely weather. Coffee, cakes and scone were delish, and not so expensive too for two people. Didn’t know it existed but will definitely come back.

Had an absolutely wonderful early dinner last night Sat 30 March. Seated at a table with a spectacular view of the river. Our server Nina was delightfully friendly , chatty and super attentive. The atmosphere at Falls of Feugh is welcoming and warm with beautiful views. Lovely African hospitality with a great menu. We had the North Sea Hake & Southern fried chicken mains. The food is very well presented and flavorful. Portions are good, pricing is reasonable. A pleasure to visit, thank you guys, we had a lovely evening with you all and will certainly be back for more. Highly recommended!

Idyllic table overlooking the River Dee, which was bathed in sunshine. Stunning setting. Our server was extremely attentive and very friendly. She would brighten up anyone’s day. The food was delicious and nicely presented. Very reasonably priced for the quality of the produce. It was busy but not noisy so there was a lovely atmosphere. We did not feel rushed to leave after our lunch. We would definitely return.

Oh my goodness, this was such a lovely experience and we are so glad we got booked in for lunch. The staff, the location and the food was superb, faultless!! What a great time we had. We've been raving about the quality of the food and overall visit since. Highly recommended a visit.

They have the best sconces ,jam and cream that I have tasted , the staff are very pleasant and a quick service . Will be back to eat them again when I'm back in Aberdeen xx

Second visit and enjoyed a lovely lunch. Very tasty indeed. Starter, main course and dessert. Great food, great service, good value and beautiful setting. We will be back soon.

Popped in for a light lunch after walking up Scolty. Lunch was absolutely lovely, served by a brilliant member of staff. Friendly , professional and welcoming. Was given a lovely seat by the window. Would definitely recommend.!!!

The Falls are the main attraction here, see the Salmon return from Atlantic to river they were born. Nice walks in area. Nice but expensive restaurant.

It was an amazing experience. Quite dangerous but if you follow the instructions to the latter, you should be alright.

Was a great experience. The swings, zip line and all. I think it's great for Bonding so family, friends and work colleagues can explore here. Just make sure to come jungle prepared 😊

Fantastic venue, great staff, and a good setup. Lots of variation on the obstacles. You get a good while to be shown all the safety equipment so your comfortable when you are up there... Although it takes a while! Great few hours to spend with mates or take the older kids!

Interesting chilled out day and good for the kids.

Nice tree climbing next to a marvellous castle with great gardens and walking trails.

The playground created with large area to climb and play, cost reasonable, a great change for kids.

Great fun went on the course with a group of 15 friends for part of a stag do. Really good fun. Leap of faith the best obstacle not for the faint hearted. Adventurous kids from about age 10 would be fine. The guides are great and will help you round where required bags of fun.

Absolutely loved this, the instructors/tutors were great at going over the safety and really great at ensuring the whole group had fun. Was also great to find out upcoming event and course changes that might be happening as well as future offers. Looking forward to visiting again and having another chance to hang out in the trees.

Great walk to the top - short and steep

Despite trying this on a really hot day we enjoyed this outing. Knees can tell the story as it's steep with rocky path but I am getting old so no problem to Munro baggers or younger folk. Well worth it for the fantastic view from the top. We walked in from banchory but carparks are available at start of forest walks.

Visited this place today, we had nice walk, and worth a visit 👍 brilliant views🤗 one of the best walks 🚶‍♀️and very nice landscape 🙃🙂

It's a wee hill with great views on a good day

Nice practice of walking. There are three walks to take, each has different difficulty of walking to get to top. I took 3rd one, violet, it has quite steep upwards path, be prepared, take water. Very nice views all around. If you can't get to higher hills or mountains, this is very good to catch a feeling that you're on top of high hill.

Great hike but a little short. The views are really nice

Scolty hill located in Banchory is a nice forest walk for people of all ages. At the top of the hill is a tower and the views are great all around, though it gets very windy. The heather is in full bloom at the moment which gives a purplish view all around and in a month's time with the fall colours the landscape views will be breathtaking.

Great views after a lovely walk unless you go at night....😁 A challenge for less fit, old or very young people. Not suitable for pushchairs etc

Very good, probably the scoltiest hill you'll find.

I always try take the shorter way up. It's a great walk for groups and kids and once u are at the top with the tower u get a great sense of achievement. Good wee walk.

Brilliant place for a walk, various lengths and grades of walk to the top of the hill and a great 360 degree's viewing at the top. With the bonus of a free accessibility in the tower.

We only stopped to take photos. The platform is accessible from the car park so taking pictures was really straightforward.

Really great experience, staff were very friendly and grandchildren loved it. Would do again.

Used to be less than £5 pp but now almost £8 however great location and fabulous experience for kids and grown ups equally. Very much recommended operational coal fired steam train experience. 30 mins drive away from Aberdeen and drive is through beautiful countryside.

Glad the Santa train is running again. A little different to how it was done a few years ago, when we all sang on the train and Santa came along the carriage, speaking to the kids and handing out presents. Now, because of covid, the trip is with Christmas music playing and we do the singing outside and queue to visit Santa in a grotto. Still had snacks for the kids and hot drinks/warm mince pies for the adults. Kids still loved it and will be back next year with them.

Went on the Santa train. For the kids and adults it was really good staff could not of been better.highly recommend

Such a lovely morning here, we didn't manage to get back that same day unfortunately, but definitely worth a visit, all volunteers were So very helpful and very friendly 😊 we will be back 🚉

Scotland’s a beautiful country. On a sunny day, greens are greener and the sun makes all the surroundings shine. The Royal Deeside Railway Path is divided in several parts. This is Milton of Crathes on the way to Banchory. People take bikes, dogs and even horses. Ramblers are respectful of others and the environment.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Royal Deeside Railway. I have been following the Railway on Facebook and it was great to have the opportunity to see it in the flesh!

A sorry ride but excellent introduction to heritage railways and great price.

Great place to take walk with your partner and the dogs. Some great views really nice people not to be missed

Fantastic place, very nice service, for children is a great adventure, I recommend

Lovely keen volunteer staff, very clean platform and train. Short but fun journey

Very nice old Railway station with special events and family entertainment. Cream tea is served aboard and you can ride all day with one ticket.

Booked the “Team building classic” event for our team day out and it was great fun. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the airsoft and axe throwing. The staff were very friendly, especially our rep. Burgers were great. Overall a brilliant day out. Will definitely be back. Thanks Battle Grounds.

Guys! That was awesome! we had such a great time! we were a big team on 09/09/23, divided into 2 teams. There were 6 games, with small breaks and one big break. The staff explained everything well, very cool guys. Only during the game did Marshall run across the field and sometimes we hit them. In short, I highly recommend it, no matter how old you are!

Had a great time for my 30th with 16 of us, mostly beginners. Staff hosted us well and we managed 4 or 5 games (with extra paintballs - buying bulk and splitting bill made it cheaper) different areas and game modes were limited due to ice but the refs gave us a great time with some warm ups and different objectives.

We did laser tag here for my daughter's birthday and it was so much fun. The staff were very friendly and attentive, food was good too which was a bonus. Overall great experience :)

Had an absolute amazing day doing Taser Tag, who even knew that was a thing! Was so happy the staff offered for us to do it as we were booked for Laser Tag, we had an absolute blast, Gavin was a great instructor and the staff who helped me book were so helpful, thank u everyone, we will be back!

Booked battle grounds mini paintball for a midweek evening kids birthday party. Kids had the best time and the staff were absolutely amazing. Everything was set up for us arriving and came straight off to a freshly made hot dog. Highly recommend!

A great afternoon doing Archery…..celebrating kids 14th birthday. The instructor was very warm and welcoming not to mention his patience and humour. We will definitely be back.

Brilliant day and the team were so helpful and kept the fun going! We done battle tag as a group of 12 for a stag/hen weekend and this was definitely my highlight of the whole weekend!

A great set up, super friendly staff. Airsoft with Bunker31 Check out the website. Lots of activities also paintball & lazertag. Axe throwing and Archery have been added to the experience.

The children always have the best time at Battle Grounds. This is our go to place for birthday parity activity. The staff seem very invested in their work and delivering a really fun experience.

This was the first time my son played airsoft, and it was a really good experience. Loved this place and managed is very kind and supportive.

"I recently visited Battle Grounds Adventure Activities Airsoft, and I must say my experience was fantastic! The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall enjoyment of my adventure. Moreover, the playing field was exceptionally interesting and well-designed, adding an extra layer of excitement to the game. I highly recommend this place to all airsoft enthusiasts!"

My friends and I enjoy this place very much. It's so easy to get to. The staff are friendly and helpful. We're able to get a drink before we settle down to watch the film. The only down side is the chairs become a bit uncomfortable after about an hour. I take a cushion with me now. The sound quality of the films has been good without being too loud. We feel very fortunate to have such a good venue on our doorstep.

Very welcoming staff and atmosphere. The tea was inexpensive too!

The Barn is set into the beautiful Scottish landscape and is a striking conversion of an old barn with a light and airy extension. The main barn is the location of many fringe concerts, shows and art exhibitions. In the extension the Buchanan Bistro place to have lunch or dinner or even just a cup of tea. All the staff are, very friendly and it is a stylish go to to escape the everyday and get good food in the process.

Great food, entertainment and staff loved it

Great venue for a gig. Beautiful setting, reasonably priced bar and friendly staff.

The bistro here is one of my favorite places for food. The soups and cheese boards are amazing. If you are lucky you will get to see love entertainers whole you eat. A great place for lunch or a romantic supper. Well worth a visit if you are passing.

Loved it. I was at the Barn for lunch. It was a bit pricey but the food was superb. It's not a stodge or burger and chips place, it's healthy eating and home made cakes. I had a mixed salad, cake and coffee. Delicious. Clean toilets too!

Lovely venue, good parking, nice staff. I was visiting as part of a market event and would go back. They have a cafe and a shop but I didn't have time to visit either.

We only stopped to take photos. The platform is accessible from the car park so taking pictures was really straightforward.

Really great experience, staff were very friendly and grandchildren loved it. Would do again.

Used to be less than £5 pp but now almost £8 however great location and fabulous experience for kids and grown ups equally. Very much recommended operational coal fired steam train experience. 30 mins drive away from Aberdeen and drive is through beautiful countryside.

Glad the Santa train is running again. A little different to how it was done a few years ago, when we all sang on the train and Santa came along the carriage, speaking to the kids and handing out presents. Now, because of covid, the trip is with Christmas music playing and we do the singing outside and queue to visit Santa in a grotto. Still had snacks for the kids and hot drinks/warm mince pies for the adults. Kids still loved it and will be back next year with them.

Went on the Santa train. For the kids and adults it was really good staff could not of been better.highly recommend

Such a lovely morning here, we didn't manage to get back that same day unfortunately, but definitely worth a visit, all volunteers were So very helpful and very friendly 😊 we will be back 🚉

Scotland’s a beautiful country. On a sunny day, greens are greener and the sun makes all the surroundings shine. The Royal Deeside Railway Path is divided in several parts. This is Milton of Crathes on the way to Banchory. People take bikes, dogs and even horses. Ramblers are respectful of others and the environment.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Royal Deeside Railway. I have been following the Railway on Facebook and it was great to have the opportunity to see it in the flesh!

A sorry ride but excellent introduction to heritage railways and great price.

Great place to take walk with your partner and the dogs. Some great views really nice people not to be missed

Fantastic place, very nice service, for children is a great adventure, I recommend

Lovely keen volunteer staff, very clean platform and train. Short but fun journey

Very nice old Railway station with special events and family entertainment. Cream tea is served aboard and you can ride all day with one ticket.

Really good 9 hole course. Not long but some challenging holes and the burns / walls always appear in the wrong places. Greens are large and flag placement could make for a stiff test. Course is very well maintained and staff very welcoming … great value at the price and I would thoroughly recommend.

Lovely morning coffee. Warm welcome from staff. Delicious scones straight from the oven.

Best 9 hole course in NE Scotland. Associated driving range gives opportunity for a good warm-up. We'll maintained and a pleasant layout. Green fees reasonable. Welcoming staff. Catering facilities very good and again reasonably priced with quality food.

Great 9 hole course. Very well kept and tidy.

Lovely nine hole course, well maintained with interesting greens. Every hole different and not too long. A good challenge for any golfer. Would definitely play again.

Outstanding course, very well presented and challenging. Not the longest course so defo play 18 but one of the nicest I have played. I will return for sure

In the restaurant at the golf centre and had 2 English breakfasts. The waitress was miserable and she didn't give us any butter with the toast. Bacon was flabby and they were so mean with the beans it would hardly feed a fly. But rest of would was alright.

It was lovely farm experience. Grace told us much backgrounds and stories about highland beef. It is a bit guilty to to feel the beef was tasty after grooming the cows. If you are accompanying with senior citizens, it might be a good idea to bring a folding chair. I would recommend you to bring a facial mask if you are struggling with the farm smell.

Just had a Highland rolled rib roast for Christmas dinner. A beautiful piece of top quality meat. First class service and produce.

Wow and wow. This was wonderful. Such beautiful animals. A visit here would need about an hour or two.

Grace and family really are spectacular hosts! This is a must visit for anyone in Aberdeenshire! I look forward to seeing you all again soon.

A fantastic tour of the farm where we were allowed to get close to the cattle and comb them very educational. A very well appointed farm shop, where we tasted the homemade beef stovies. Well worth a visit.

Heilan coos in nearby farm. August 2023

Nothing to see here. And if you peer through the fences at the animals you'll be asked to leave.

Stopped to ask if we could take some photos of their Highland cattle. As a result, the farmer/owner took us on a guided informative tour to meet some of the 'coos' including 4 x 6 month old calves and a 1 month old, as well as the Bull and the other cows. Definitely worth a visit. Made our day. Beautiful B&B to wake up with the Cattle. Thank you so much

Small just now, alot about Scott Skinner. Disabled toliet has no grab rail.

Nice wee museum.

A pleasant little museum, a single room but some interesting bits to see on a short visit. Needs a sign outside saying museum though!

Criminally under attended. Very friendly curator with lots of games and musical instruments to play.

Criminally over attended

Never walked so far in months, but it was so worth it. Decent maintained path for almost all the way. Bit rough for final bit - not for everyone. Magical stone circle. Only disappointing no plaque with info at this amazing site.

Almost always completely alone. A gem of a walk and the dog loves it

Needs some TLC but the clune stones are great

Little gem of a walk

this castle is amazing!! there was a lot more to see than I expected. the views looking out to sea are incredible! there's a lot of steps up and down, so it's definitely not accessible at all, but if you can do the stairs I'd definitely recommend you visit!

The location of castle is amazing. 3 different sides on the hill with views if the sea and the castle. There is a bit of a walk from parking till the castle. A long staircase down and up the hill to the castle. A small area near down the castle with lots if sea shells. Parking is free but is mostly packed so better to go early.

One of the top place i ever visit. There is a bit of a walk from parking till the castle. A long staircase down and up the hill to the castle,it's definitely not accessible at all, but if you can do the stairs its worth to visit! Area near down the castle with lots if sea shells.Parking is free but is mostly packed so better to go early or you can park along the street.

An excellent historical attraction that’s obviously well maintained by the owners. A lot of care has been taken to set up informative signs and exhibits to give an insight into the history and development of the site. As an attraction it’s obviously very busy during tourist season so be prepared for crowds in some of the smaller areas of the site. Obviously it goes without saying that a medieval castle positioned on a lump of rock in the North Sea is not suitable for wheelchairs, prams, pushchairs or those with limited mobility.

Went after it had been snowing, the staff managed to clear paths so the castle was accessible. The staff are fantastic and informative. There is a toilet before you go in the castle and one in the middle for those wondering. The entry price was fair and so was the official guide book, £5. The views before the castle and from the castle are amazing. There is plaques throughout explaining the history of each area. Definitely worth a visit and will go back again in the summer ☺️

Stunning place to visit, £21 for two adults to enter. Really not that bad at all! Good fun exploring something thats been stood for so long. Nice to get some moderate exercise in as well, nice little coffee and food stall before you walk down to it from the car park. Views are stunning!!

What a fantastic castle and great place to. Explore. Would highly recommend the walk from Stonehaven as you get lovely views as you approach. There are quite a lot 0f steps down and then up into the castle, but these are well graded and have a good handrail. There are also a couple of benches.

Dunnottar Castle is certainly worth the visit. While in ruins, there is a lot still there, and there is plenty of the remaining structures to go through. The views are stunning. I would recommend this to anyone with an interest in castles or beautiful scenery. I would recommend taking the trail from Stonehaven as the beautiful views add to the enjoyment of the castle. Note that those with mobility issues will have trouble. The stairs down to and up to the castle are uneven and steep at times.

Beautiful location that is dog friendly (on short leads). It's a good 10 min walk from the car park to the castle down some steps, . I'm not overly fit and managed it. Just go at your own pace and plenty of opportunity to sit and move out of people's ways, and well worth it. Lovely views from the keep, and very well laid out with just enough information to learn. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Great Views, Lovely experience, Lots of Historic Buildings still there! Plenty of information about them. Tickets however are a bit pricey, £10.50 an Adult.

We got lucky and had perfect weather, and it really helped to capture the beauty of this place! There are some stairs involved so be prepared for those, outside of that it's a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours!

Wow! I did not expect such a picturesque and awesome castle as you get no sight of it from the car park. Lovely walk down the hill and lots to explore when you get in. Stunning views from the castle. We visited in the pouring rain and it was absolutely worth it! Great cup of coffee too from the stall in the car park (picnic tables available here too).

Lovely castle to visit. I hadn't planned to go see it, and due to time, I didn't get to go in. However, the surroundings were equally as gorgeous. Next time I'm passing through, I will definitely pop in and have a look around the actual castle and learn about its history as it seems amazing online.

This is my favourite castle in Scotland. I lost count of how many times I’ve visited, and each time is a different and unique experience. The castle is located by the coast, giving amazing, breathtaking views. It truly looks like a castle from a fairytale film (think Brave- the castle was definitely an inspiration!). There’s a car park (however during summer months it can be full!) and you don’t have to pay to look at the outside. If you want to go inside the ruins then there’s a charge of £10,50 (adult). The photos speak for itself but I do think this is a must see place in Scotland!

I visited this castle yesterday. This day weather wasn't good, Wind was strong and cold and castle was closed. But I enjoyed view.I made beautiful pictures. I want come back when will be good weather. It's beautiful castle.

A very beautiful and peaceful place on the east coast of Scotland. The castle views, the sound of the ocean and the fragrance of the breeze was totally amazing. Can spend hours just enjoying the views.

Well worth the visit. Very well put together and a lot to see. Beware there are a lot of steep steps going down and up, before you even get to the Castle - But we thought well worth the effort! A nice beach and birds to see too.

Dunnottar Castle in Stonehaven is quite possibly one of my favourite castles in Scotland. I’ve made the trip several times from Newport as it is not very far from our family home. It takes a bit of walking to get from the car park to the castle and also to walk around the outside and inside of the castle. I cannot stress this enough. The views are stunning. Since I’ve toured inside the castle before, I like walking up to the castle and exploring the grounds. You simply can not take a bad picture at this castle with the views of the North Sea, the dramatic cliffs and the overall topography. The flora, fauna, waterfalls and soaring and perching birds makes this castle a photographer’s dream. Tourists usually explore the West side of Scotland and then miss the stunning, impressive and breathtaking cliffs of the Aberdeenshire Coastal Trails. If you’re looking for unforgettable and romantic castles that you will never, ever forget, this is the castle for you!

Amazing 😍 place to visit. It is magical ✨. 180 steps to get down to castle, decent handrail and wide steps. Lots of fab views everywhere & the information provided as you walk around good. Souvenir book available and is very reasonable at £5. You will fall in love with this place ❣️

Gorgeous views when you get to the castle and once in. Getting there by car is straightforward and the roads are good. The parking is small but free, and people come and leave, so a spot freed up as we arrived mid-afternoon. The walk down the steps leading to the beach and then back up to the castle are quite doable with a 7-year old. The views once up in the castle area are breathtaking and the grounds are very well-maintained. Everything about this castle is beautiful and worth the visit. I highly recommend it!

It was so fun to explore the castle and enjoy the beautiful views! We took the bus down from Aberdeen, which was so easy with a brief walk from the bus stop to the castle. Highly recommend walking by the War Memorial and into Stonehaven for lunch after you tour.

Excellent trip, would definitely recommend. One of the most beautiful and scenic spots for a castle / ruins. £27 for a family of 4, good size car park (with catering van for refreshments too).

Visited the castle on a recent trip to Aberdeen. Weather was brisk but beautiful. It's an interesting castle with centuries of history. I recommend wearing decent footwear as there are many steps, some quite steep. Well worth the journey.

It is a beautiful place to visit. The cliff side, along with the sea and the castle, is very nice. We went there on a weekday and it wasn't busy and couldn't get inside the castle as it was already 3pm when we reached. Make sure you cover yourself properly as there are high cold winds across the cliff. Must visit place and spend sometime.

Amazing place, the views are outstanding and the history behind the castle is fascinating. Played a part in shaping Scotland. Throughly recommend a visit. Lovely walk from Stonehaven to it. There are a lot of steps down into the castle but a lovely beach at the bottom before you climb up into the castle itself.

Great attraction steeped in history and stories. My visit was in late March, cold and windy. But with spectacular views all year round grab the right clothing and you'll be grand.

Stunning! Wow! You’ve got to stop and check this place out. This is the quintessential Scotland castle on the sea. It was a bit rainy on the day we went so we didn’t go to the castle, we just parked in the car park and walked to the grassy edge and took some pictures. It was a quick in and out and ideal for the weather.

Beautiful Castle with amazing scenery. The walk to the Castle was stunning, and the views from the castle were equally so. There is plenty of informative plaques around to help explain each room, but overall you could go at your own pace. My only complaint is that I did not see any ghosts!

This castle has a lot to reveal and once you get inside it just opens up. So much more here than you can actually see and lots of ruins to explore with some incredible history! Wow!

Such a beautiful castle in a frantic location. Was really easy to walk down to from the car park. The weather was grey and cold but this added to the atmosphere. The entry fee as well is such good value to be able to look around.

Pretty castle in Aberdeen to visit for a day picnic There is a beach as well and you need to go down almost 200 steps to reach the beach Must visit place if you're visiting Aberdeen If you want to go inside the castle you need to buy tickets that are around £11 for adults

Sharing my complete experience. Long post ‼️ With minimal planning, we came to Aberdeen for a weekend getaway. Although this was a 2 hour bus ride from Silver city, the photographers for the castle and the scenery pulled us in. The connectivity and frequency of public transport is scarce. You can get a bleak faint view of the building from the bus stop. Just when we thought 'What's the hype for this place?' were we in for a gentle surprise. It's more technically the ruins of a castle 🏰. More interesting ( other than the place used as a prison) is the exciting story (16~17th century) of how the Scots guarded their crown from the English. It's an important historic place and that is why despite the ruins, it's a preserved heritage by the Scottish government. There's a lot more to the history of this place, whose details you can find in the entrance room just after collecting the tickets. They have got decent toilets and enough information boards to give an overview of the place, architecture and chores of people when the castle was alive. The view of the standalone castle (and other ruined buildings ) on the cliff is fascinating and the view is remarkable on its own. The castle complemented the brilliant green and blue infinite background, under a perfect sunny Scottish weather. Rarely does a man made thing stand a chance against the natural view. Isn't it? Perfect getaway, away from the city. Enjoy the lovely little walk in and around the castle and cliff. Truly a remarkable experience and one etched in my memories of the times I spent in UK.

This was a castle I had wanted to visit for some time. I had seen photographs & wanted to experience it for myself. Dunnottar is not for the faint-hearted, the entrance being accessed by many steps, but it was well worth the effort. Standing proudly on its own, it is breathtakingly beautiful. It is easy to spend a few hours wandering around the ruins, learning its history, much of which you can imagine is quite bleak. The facilities are basic. There is a toilet & a kiosk to purchase drinks and snacks from and a decent car park. I do love Scottish castles, and this one is probably the best one I've visited so far. I can highly recommend a visit.