Brodie Castle and Country Park Description
The magnificent Brodie Castle estate has been the seat of the Brodie family since 1160 when the land was loaned by Malcolm IV. The castle (3mi/4.8km to the west of Forres) was built ca. 1567 by Alexander Brodie and the west wing was added in the early 17th century. Troops of Lord Lewis set fire to the castle in 1645 after the laird signed the "National Covenant". Reconstruction followed in 1730. In the 19th century the Z-shaped sandstone tower was extended by William Burn and since 1980 the castle has been in the possession of the National Trust for Scotland. Fine French furniture from the 18th and 19th C, Chinese porcelain and objets d'art, Meissen and English tableware and a notable collection of paintings including the work of French
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Hobbies & Activities category: Significant work of art;  Castle, chateau, palace;  Decorative arts display;  Furniture display;  Architecture - Medieval;  Provincial or municipal park;  Architecture - Renaissance
Hours
April 1 to April 30
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Open12:0012:0012:0012:0012:0012:0012:00
Closed16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
May 1 to June 30
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Open12:0012:0012:0012:00ClosedClosed12:00
Closed16:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
July 1 to August 31
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Open12:0012:0012:0012:0012:0012:0012:00
Closed16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
September 1 to September 30
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Open12:0012:0012:0012:00ClosedClosed12:00
Closed16:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Always open, even if weekly hours indicate otherwise
Good Friday - Christian
Easter - Christian
Easter Monday - Christian
Cost
Adult8.00
Concession or reduced rate5.00
Family20.00
Grounds / gardens only around attraction5.00
All values are in local currency.
Tips
The grounds are open all year from 9:30 am until sunset.
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Taped tours for rent.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Transit
Bus: Bluebird Buses
Typical Visit
1 hour 30 minutes
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