Description
The parkland was first laid out in 1702 but at the beginning of the 20th century landscape gardeners William Robinson and Gertrude Jekyll gave it a new look. The neatly trimmed yew hedge (18th century) attracts a lot of attention, not to mention the magnolias, oleander and rose garden.

Crathes garden is especially worth a visit in the summer. It includes eight gardens, each with a different theme, as well as trough gardens and greenhouses.
Hobbies & Activities category: Garden or botanic display
Address
Crathes Castle
Banchory, Aberdeenshire
Crathes AB31 3QJ
United Kingdom
Hours
March 26 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed17:3017:3017:3017:3017:3017:3017:30
October 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed16:3016:3016:3016:3016:3016:3016:30
Always open, even if weekly hours indicate otherwise
Good Friday - Christian
Easter - Christian
Easter Monday - Christian
Cost
Adult10.00
Concession or reduced rate7.00
Family25.00
All values are in local currency.
Tips
The garden and grounds of the castle are open daily from 9:30 am till sunset.
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Taped tours for rent.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Transit
Bus: from Aberdeen station
Typical Visit
1 hour
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