Jacobites Vs Redcoats

11th and 12th July 2026

Step back to 1745 and experience the sights, sounds and stories of the Jacobite Rising as Jacobites and Redcoats descend on Braemar Castle for a weekend of living history and action-packed battles.

Join us for a spectacular weekend as Jacobite and Redcoat reenactors bring history to life with authentic camps, military displays, living history demonstrations and thrilling skirmishes throughout the day.

Get up close to the action, explore the castle, meet the characters of the past and discover the stories behind one of Scotland's most dramatic chapters.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Braemar Castle and the Cairngorms, this is the perfect excuse for a Highland day out!

Please note: Last entry to the castle is 4:30pm.

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Susan Melrose (Suz)
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Went during February half term and still had it to ourselves. It’s closed for tours at this time of year but you can still access the grounds. Car park next to the gate. Short walk from car park to castle doors. Some information around the grounds including audio. Being covered in snow just makes it more magical and is the reason we go so Buster can run around and play. Car park was a little slippy but take care and you’ll be fine.
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A Mitchell
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Was closed during winter months, stopped in very large car park just to get a photo
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Wolfgang Rausch
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Ein beeindruckendes Bauwerk in verhältnismäßig gutem Zustand.
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Gosto muito desta região , tive pena que o castelo das 2 vezes que fui estava fechado, mas vale a pena fazer o exterior
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Le château était très beau à voir, il est entièrement rénové et est très propre. Nous ne sommes arrêtés que sur le parking (payant pour 3£) et avons fait le tour du château en extérieur (qui lui est gratuit). Nous n’avons pas fait la visite à cause du prix mais le personnel était très gentil et agréable sur place !
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Florin Bratan
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Perfect
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It was a nice surprise. We did not plan to visit it but you cannot miss it from the road. The tour is about 30mn , but you can easily spent 1h. You will find a lot of history details about Scotland, and the clan living here. I loved the room about the clan with all the weapons and rocks.
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