# Crathes Castle Garden and Estate, Aberdeen — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > This historic Scottish castle near Banchory features beautiful gardens and expansive grounds perfect for family exploration, with onsite dining, full facilities including accessible amenities, and ample parking. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeen/attractions/crathes-castle-garden-and-estate (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Castle # Crathes Castle Garden and Estate Banchory [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9003311222332899986&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Ronald Larsen](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/104036792547772798509) **In short:** Crathes Castle Garden and Estate is a castle in Aberdeen, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 3,279 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Crathes Castle Garden and Estate This historic Scottish castle near Banchory features beautiful gardens and expansive grounds perfect for family exploration, with onsite dining, full facilities including accessible amenities, and ample parking. ## What's nearby - Crathes Castle Visitor Centre and Ticket Office next door - Café 1702 - Crathes Castle (National Trust for Scotland) next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Paid car park - ✓Free street - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Jo W](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107062565193120975991/reviews) ★★★★★ Very beautiful place. I especially enjoyed wandering through the gorgeous colourful gardens. Also lovely parkland and wooded areas for great walks and a play park to keep children happy. A great cafe with friendly staff too · via Google [Kate S](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102430141470604242962/reviews) ★★★★★ I've visited Crathes many, many times at different times of year and it is always beautiful. However, today on a sunny day in June the walled gardens were nothing short of spectacular - a feast for the eyes! Absolutely immaculate too with not a weed to be seen! Magnificent 😍 · via Google [thomas Burnette](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113332172714324825491/reviews) ★★★★★ An absolutely fantastic place to visit, we took a private ride from Edinburgh and it was worth it! My family is part of the Burnett of Leys Clan so this was a must for us…. The castle is fantastically well preserved, and the gardens are simply amazing… · via Google [Daphne and Jon Shepherd](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100988131291877896237/reviews) ★★★★★ Stunning! 16th Century Scottish history in stone - spiral staircases, painted ceilings, the Burnett family story distilled, original furnishings and weapons and then.. the miraculous garden!! Accessible through a railway carriage lookalike only with a special code, it's a riot of geometric and serpiginous lawns, beds and paths, and a huge range of plants from Hilliers' and other world leading nurseries. Topped and tailed with lunch and tea in the bright, spacious café, our visit on a brilliantly sunny May afternoon was a joy. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x488423470e332cc1:0x7cf22fdae970c292!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this castle features beautiful, well-maintained gardens and grounds, with many unique plants and woodland walks. They also highlight the interesting castle interior, especially the painted ceilings, and the excellent cafe with good food and reasonable prices. Guests mention the staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Crathes, Banchory, AB31 5QJ [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=57.0615184%2C-2.4398366) **Category** Castles & Palaces **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (3,279 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Good for children** Yes **Destination** Aberdeen [More attractions in Aberdeen](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeen/attractions) ★ 4.6 (3,279 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/crathes-castle?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01330 844525](tel:01330844525) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Aberdeen **Postcode** AB31 5QJ **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C9V3H66+J3 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x488423470e332cc1:0x7cf22fdae970c292!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x488423470e332cc1:0x7cf22fdae970c292!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x488423470e332cc1:0x7cf22fdae970c292!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Aberdeen Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Crathes Castle Garden and Estate suits all ages. ### Is Crathes Castle Garden and Estate wheelchair accessible? Crathes Castle Garden and Estate has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### Is there parking at Crathes Castle Garden and Estate? Yes: free car park, paid car park, free street parking and paid street parking. ### How do I contact Crathes Castle Garden and Estate? 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