# Tolquhon Castle, Ellon — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > 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. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/ellon/attractions/tolquhon-castle (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Castle # Tolquhon Castle Tarves [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14568459947715364404&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [SPCA663 Little B](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/117377762110860852590) **In short:** Tolquhon Castle is a castle in Ellon, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 312 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## 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 [Kevin Stepney](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114745678051917068960/reviews) ★★★★★ 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 [Richard McLeod](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111233144653284070833/reviews) ★★★★★ 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 [Margaret Andrews](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105905261987787173755/reviews) ★★★★★ Outstanding....absolutely well worth visiting. Extremely nice curator/assistant, fullof interesting knowledge about the castle. · via Google [HistoryNeedsYou](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117856783815061941043/reviews) ★★★★★ 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](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=57.3480626%2C-2.2132442) **Category** Castles & Palaces **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (312 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 4+ **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Good for children** Yes **Destination** Ellon [More attractions in Ellon](https://staycation.co.uk/ellon/attractions) ★ 4.6 (312 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/tolquhon-castle/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction#contact) [01651 851 286](tel:01651851286) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Ellon **Postcode** AB41 7LP **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C9V8QXP+6P [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x48846c26ebc0e7db:0x65ad40a9ced14a51!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x48846c26ebc0e7db:0x65ad40a9ced14a51!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Ellon Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Tolquhon Castle has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### Is there parking at Tolquhon Castle? Yes: free car park and paid car park. ### How do I contact Tolquhon Castle? Call Tolquhon Castle on +44 131 668 8600. ## More near Tolquhon Castle ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Aberdeen Arms Hotel ★ 4.5 · 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ellon/hotels/aberdeen-arms-hotel) - [Meldrum Arms Hotel ★ 4.6 · 3.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/oldmeldrum/hotels/meldrum-arms-hotel) - [Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course ★ 4.6 · 3.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/inverurie/hotels/meldrum-house-country-hotel-golf-course) - [The Redgarth ★ 4.7 · 3.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/inverurie/hotels/the-redgarth) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Kilnary Cottage 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/cottages/kilnary-cottage-syk1075185) - [North Wing - Pitmedden Gardens 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/cottages/north-wing-pitmedden-gardens-syk1060679) - [Beechgrove Cottage - Pitmedden Gardens 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/cottages/beechgrove-cottage-pitmedden-gardens-syk1060431) - [Uppermill Farm Annex 2.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/cottages/uppermill-farm-annex-uk50285) ### Campsites nearby - [Ythan Valley Camp Site ★ 4.6 · 4.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ellon/camping/ythan-valley-camp-site) - [Hillhead Caravan Park ★ 4.1 · 9.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeen/camping/hillhead-caravan-park) - [Backhill Farm Campsite 10.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/camping/backhill-farm-campsite) - [The Coach House Camping & Caravan Site ★ 3.5 · 12.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/camping/the-coach-house-camping-caravan-site) ### Things to do nearby - [Formartines Visitors Centre ★ 5.0 · 3.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ellon/attractions/formartines-visitors-centre) - [Haddo House Aberdeenshire ★ 4.7 · 3.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ellon/attractions/haddo-house-aberdeenshire) - [Newburgh Beach ★ 4.6 · 4.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ellon/attractions/newburgh-beach) - [The Cabin Equestrian Centre ★ 4.8 · 5.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/inverurie/attractions/the-cabin-equestrian-centre)