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christian427
August 2, 2023
Cycling
One of the largest tower houses in Scotland, with a core that dates from as early as 1450.
The traditional walled garden is vibrant throughout the seasons, with specimen trees, herbaceous borders and a wide variety of fruits and vegetables.
The extensive parkland surrounding this fortified castle inspires imaginations of all ages. Two waymarked trails offer the chance to spot red squirrels, roe deer, buzzards and dragonflies.
The traditional walled garden is vibrant throughout the seasons, with specimen trees, herbaceous borders and a wide variety of fruits and vegetables.
The extensive parkland surrounding this fortified castle inspires imaginations of all ages. Two waymarked trails offer the chance to spot red squirrels, roe deer, buzzards and dragonflies.
Andrew
August 19, 2023
Hiking
The castle and the grounds can be visited and explored. There are two or three small walks from the castle car park, all way-marked, taking you through the grounds and woodlands of the Castle Fraser estate and can fill an afternoon.
Sabine Bine
September 1, 2023
Hiking
The magnificent Castle Fraser, one of the largest tower houses in Scotland, was the ancestral home of the Fraser of Muchall family. Its history can be traced back to the 15th century. Numerous interesting features in the castle indicate that the Frasers were quite an illustrious family.
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Location: Cluny, Midmar And Monymusk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom