Grampian Region - Castle Trail

The Castle Trail is a circular tour of castles in the Grampian Region starting from Aberdeen. White signs with blue writing refer to castles which are still intact. Blue signs with white writing refer to ruined castles.

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Haughton Country Park

A narrow gauge railroad runs from the restored Alford Station to Haughton Country Park, an ideal place for relaxing walks.

Typical Visit

1 hour

Loanhead Stone Circle (Brandsbutt Stone)

Near Daviot about 8mi/12.8km to the southwest stand the prehistoric Loanhead Stone Circles and at the northwestern end of Inverurie is Brandsbutt Stone, a Pictish stone retaining symbols and inscriptions.

Address

Historic Scotland
Longmore House
Salisbury Place
Jedburgh TD8 6JQ
Scotland

http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk

Typical Visit

30 minutes

Tolquhon Castle

As indicated by an inscription near the Tolquhon Castle gatehouse, William Forbes extended the 14th C medieval tower house (3mi/5km south of Haddo House) into a mansion between 1584 and 1589. Two huge round towers flank the tower house with its portal and heraldic panels. The inner courtyard and living accommodation lie ahead beyond the entrance hall.

Address

Historic Scotland
Longmore House
Salisbury Place
Jedburgh TD8 6JQ
Scotland

http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk

Hours

April 1 to September 30

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30
Close	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30

October 1 to March 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	9:30	9:30
Close						16:30	16:30

Cost

Adult	4.00
Concession or reduced rate	3.20
Child	2.40

All values are in local currency

Typical Visit

1 hour