About Tolquhon Castle
Explore the atmospheric ruins of this 16th-century fortified mansion near Tarves, where families can enjoy a picnic while discovering Scottish history. Wheelchair accessible with parking and toilets onsite.
What's nearby
- Tolquhon Gallery 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
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
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:30 – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:30 – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:30 – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:30 – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:30 – 4:00 PM
What visitors say
Beautiful castle ruin. You get the feeling of a remarkable family home built in the 13-14-15th centuries. A great lay out of a castle with the odd floor and room rebuilt
· via Google
What a brilliant castle, not one known to me previously but one of the best I have visited. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff, too. Great for kids and picnics
· via Google
Outstanding....absolutely well worth visiting. Extremely nice curator/assistant, fullof interesting knowledge about the castle.
· via Google
Lovely castle with a complete inner and outer court. Beautifully cared for by Historic Environment Scotland and a highlight of the Aberdeenshire Castle trail. Tolquhon has rather special and notable Gunports on the gatehouse so it was ready to repel raiders!
· via Google
Visitors say this castle is beautiful, well-maintained, and well-preserved, offering a fascinating site to explore. They also highlight the friendly and knowledgeable staff, who provide interesting information about the castle. Guests mention the reasonable entry fee and that it's a great place for children and picnics.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Tarves, Ellon, AB41 7LP Get directions
- Category
- Castles & Palaces
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (312 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Ellon