Reopened on 2nd May 2024, please follow us on social media for our latest news.
Grounds
Open all year round 7 days a week
Castle
January
Closed
February
Closed
March
Closed
April
Closed
May
Open Thursday to Sunday 11am-4pm (last entry at 3pm)
June
Open Thursday to Sunday 11am-4pm (last entry at 3pm)
July
Open Wednesday to Sunday 10am-4pm (last entry at 3:30pm)
August
Open Daily 10am-4pm (last entry at 3:30pm)
September
Open Daily until 16th September, then open Wednesday to Sunday 10am-4pm (last entry at 3:30pm) *please note due to a private function on Saturday 14th September we will be opening to the public at 1200*
October
Open Wednesday to Sunday 10am-4pm (last entry at 3:30pm) * Please note closed on 5th October for a private event*
Braemar Castle is situated on the A93 and is serviced by the 201 Stagecoach Bus route from Aberdeen Bus Station. The journey takes approximately 2hrs 15mins.
Access to the garden and grounds, curtain yard and welcome cabin has been improved by the development of our access for all path from the car park through the grounds to the castle and Fog House.
Catering
Please note that there are no catering facilities on site. The village of Braemar is a short drive or walk from the Castle car park and offers a range of cafes, shops and take away options. For more information visit: braemarscotland.co.uk
Drone usage
Please be advised that drone use is not allowed anywhere on the Castle site, gardens, and grounds. If you wish to obtain permission to use a drone, please email info@braemarcastle.co.uk
Car parking
Visitors are requested to park in the designated car park signposted off the A93. A pay and display machine is located in the car park and a £3 fee is charged from dawn to dusk, daily. No overnight parking is permitted. Vehicle and contents are left at owners own risk and no responsibility will be accepted by the management of Braemar Castle for damage, accident or loss.
Please note that car park fees contribute to the ongoing upkeep of Braemar Castle, garden and grounds and are used for the benefit of the Braemar Community.
Booking
For individual visits pre-booking is not required.
Please be advised that pre-booking is currently essential for group visits, minimum group size 10. Please contact: info@braemarcastle.co.uk
