Fyvie Castle Walks
This 13th century castle in Aberdeenshire has some splendid walking trails to follow around the surrounding grounds.
In the park you'll find well maintained footpaths taking you to beautiful gardens, woodland trails and the picturesque Fyvie Loch. The 18th century loch is a great place for wildlife watching with nesting swans, geese and ospreys to look out for.
Inside the castle you can learn all about its history and view a fine portrait collection, antiquities, armour and lavish oil paintings.
The castle is in the care of the National Trust for Scotland who charge for entry. You can see more details on the link below.
Postcode
AB53 8JS - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsPlease click here for more information
Fyvie Castle Ordnance Survey Map 
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Fyvie Castle Open Street Map 
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Fyvie Castle OS Map 
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Fyvie Castle Open Street Map 
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Pubs/Cafes
There's a delightful on site cafe selling a range of meals and snacks, some with produce grown in the adjacent kitchen garden.
Dog Walking
The woodland and parkland on the estate make for a fine dog walk so you'll probably see other owners on your visit. You are requested to keep them on leads as you explore the site together.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
To continue your walking around Aberdeenshire you could head to the National Trust's Haddo House Country Park. There's a formal terrace garden, lakes, monuments, woodland and a deer park to enjoy here.
Just a few miles to the west there's another historic local site at Gight Castle. There's some nice trails along the Ythan River and the Braes of Gight near this 16th century ruin.
The beautiful Leith Hall Gardens are also not too far away.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
The imposing façade of Fyvie Castle, which is made up of five linked towers.
Parkland view.
Fyvie Loch from the boathouse
Boat house and waterfowl. Part of the large ornamental lake at Fyvie Castle. The boat house would have been used by fishing parties from the castle. The swans are whooper swans visiting for the winter.
Kitchen Garden. This garden is dedicated to growing Scottish varieties of fruits and veg: tayberries, sunberries, raspberries and all sorts of goodies.
Oldwood House. This grand looking house with tall chimneys lies in the extensive grounds surrounding the castle.
Castle Fountain or Bird's Nest. Oystercatchers nest here every year oblivious to visitors.
Fyvie Parish Kirk and Kirkyard. The church is dedicated to St Peter. It was rebuilt in 1808, repaired by James Henderson in 1863 and reconstructed with additions in 1903 by Alexander Marshall Mackenzie.