Drum Castle, Garden & Estate

Drumoak, near Banchory

About the property
The oldest intact building in the care of the National Trust for Scotland, Drum Castle was, from 1323 to 1975, the home of the Irvine family. Situated in the world-famous castle country of North East Scotland, the castle stands at the gates to Royal Deeside on a ridge overlooking the River Dee, 10 miles from the heart of the granite city, Aberdeen.

Features

    * In possession of the Irvines of Drum from 1323 to 1975
    * Stunning location for Weddings
    * 13th-century tower (the oldest intact in Scotland)

Opening times
Grounds: all year, daily.
Castle, Tearoom and Shop: 2 Apr to 5 Apr, Fri-Mon 11-5; 1 May to 30 Jun, Thur-Mon 11-5 (Closed Friday 28 May); 1 Jul to 31 Aug, daily 11-5; 1 Sep to 30 Sep, Thur-Mon, 11-5.
Garden of Historic Roses: 2 Apr to 31 Oct, daily 10-6.
Last admission to castle 1 hour before closing.