Braemar Castle

Situated near the village of Braemar in Royal Deeside, this nearly 400-year-old castle invites your clients to experience its turbulent history—from its construction by the 2nd Earl of Mar in 1628, through its role in the Jacobite Uprisings, to the present day.

The castle offers both self-guided and guided tour options, suitable for both group and FIT clients.

Facilities Onsite

Grounds:
Open 7 days a week, all year round, from 29 March 2024.

Your clients can explore:

• Kitchen garden
• Woodland trail
• Castle timeline trail
• Outdoor games
• Restored Fog House
• Accessible paths
• Picnic benches
• Welcome cabin with interpretation

Gift Shop:
A curated selection of quality products available to purchase during castle opening hours.

Facilities:

• Accessible public toilets

Castle Experiences

The castle and grounds can be rented for:

• Falconry displays
• Drinks receptions (up to 40 pax)
• Marquees in the grounds
• Weddings

Please enquire directly to discuss arrangements.

Explore Braemar

Visiting Royal Deeside by car? Guests can make use of Braemar Castle’s car park for easy access to the village of Braemar. Enjoy a stroll around the castle grounds before sampling local Scottish food in the village’s delightful eateries, just a 15-minute walk away.
Parking: £3 per car per day.

Supporting the Community

Braemar Castle is one of the few community-run castles in Scotland. Every visit helps fund conservation work, ensuring the castle can be enjoyed by both locals and visitors for generations to come.

Castle Tour

• Travel Trade Exclusive: No
• Duration: 1 hour
• Availability: April–October
• Group Size: 1–12 (larger groups on request)
• Pricing: Available on request

Important Information:

• Visits must be booked in advance
• Fixed opening days will be announced
• Groups larger than 12 can be split, with tours starting 10 minutes apart
• Self-guided audio tour available via the Bloomberg Connects mobile app

Included:

• Entry to the castle
• Self-guided audio tour
• Live guided tours (by prior arrangement)
• Welcome cabin interpretation