Castle Fraser Walks
This 15th century castle in Inverurie is surrounded by attractive parkland, lovely gardens and peaceful woodland.
There are two pleasant waymarked walking trails to follow around the grounds. On the way you can see specimen trees, herbaceous borders and a picturesque pond. Look out for wildlife including swifts, treecreepers, long-tailed tits and coal tits.
The castle itself is very photogenic with turrets, balustrades and gables. It is often used as a wedding venue.
Postcode
AB51 7LD - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsPlease click here for more information
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Pubs/Cafes
The on site tea room sells a good range of meals and snacks.
Dog Walking
The grounds are dog friendly and a lovely place to take your pet for a walk. Water bowls can be found in the courtyard and doggy ice cream is available from the shop.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Just to the west there's the Pitfichie Forest to explore. In the forest you'll find Tillyfourie Hill and the ancient Whitehills Stone Circle.
A little further west there's more local history at the 16th century Craigievar Castle. Here you can explore the attractive grounds of a pink fairytale castle, thought to have been the inspiration for Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle.
The Inverurie Walk will take you along the River Don to the historic Keith Hall Estate to the east of the town.
To the south east there's some lovely waterside trails along the Loch of Skene.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Castle Fraser
The Flight Pond, Castle Fraser. The Flight Pond was created in the 19th century in an area of low-lying bog to attract wildfowl for shooting. It is surrounded by mature coniferous and broad-leaved trees. It is a breeding site for the rare Northern Damselfly.
Moon Gate in Castle Fraser Gardens
Walled garden at Castle Fraser. The pathways in the 18th century walled garden have been recently reinstated to resemble its original layout. New lawns have been laid around island borders containing unusual as well as more traditional herbaceous plants.
The castle tower can be seen from inside the walled garden.
The western end of the walled garden is given over mainly to organic fruit and vegetables.
The Moses Well
West entrance