Crathes Castle

Crathes Castle is a magnificent 16th-century tower house standing on an estate granted to the Burnett family in 1323 by King Robert the Bruce.

Guided tours of the castle are available and you might even see Green Lady, Crathes' own ghost who is said to have first appeared in the mid-18th century.

Crathes Castle's walled garden is really eight gardens, ranging from the formal to the modern. The massive yew hedges were planted as early as 1702, while the Golden Garden was introduced by the Trust in 1973. Most famous of all are the June Borders, two lavish beds of herbaceous colour with the castle itself as a backdrop.

The castle has a liscensed restaurant and is available for functions.