# Craigievar Castle

> National Trust for Scotland Castles and Battlefields, gardens and glens, islands and wildlife...enjoyed and protected.

The Craigievar Castle is a castle that is fairytale a superb exemplory instance of Scottish Baronial architecture, appears on first look to own grown obviously out of the rolling hills on their own and it is a fantastic end with imaginative young ones. The fantastic tower stands simply you can discover a fine collection of household portraits and initial plaster ceilings to crane your throat watching since it did when completed in 1626 so there's a real sense of authenticity about its atmosphere too.The castle is fantastic for exploring plus. There's also much initial Jacobean woodwork plus some furniture that is breathtaking such as the 'Craigievar table'. There is a children's quiz and family trail additionally offered to help keep the smalls involved and interested, as largely it is a rather dry and affair that is educational though fascinating to those thinking about history and architecture.Surrounding the castle are considerable parkland grounds with 2 method marked walks of differing lengths which are a great way to understand castle's exterior from all perspectives and actually simply take some good photos. Additionally there is a small kitchen area that is victorian and a Scottish glen garden to explore and learn about, using the kitchen plot being specially fragrant and sensory.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; call +441339883635
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-lcQKM5Oj9ss3/craigievar-castle

## Activities

- Castles and Palaces
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Family
- People

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## Nearby things to do

- [Tick Tock Play](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-1O3q6QrD1Fmi/tick-tock-play)
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## Questions and answers

### Where is Craigievar Castle?

Craigievar Castle is in Alford, Aberdeenshire.

### What activities does Craigievar Castle offer?

Craigievar Castle lists Castles and Palaces, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does Craigievar Castle have?

Craigievar Castle lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Craigievar Castle?

Experiences listed near Craigievar Castle on HolidayFox include Tick Tock Play, Grampian Transport Museum, Deeside Activity Park, Muir of Dinnet and Castle Fraser.

### How do I contact Craigievar Castle?

Craigievar Castle can't be booked online on HolidayFox. Call +441339883635 to ask about availability.


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