The Castle & Gardens of Mey


The Castle of Mey, built in the 1560s, was bought by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother in 1952. So began The Queen Mother´s love affair with The Castle & Gardens of Mey, restoring the castle and creating the beautiful gardens that can be seen today. For almost half a century The Queen Mother spent many happy summers at Mey. A tour of the castle and gardens affords visitors a rare opportunity to enjoy her summer home much as she left it after her last visit in October 2001. The tour passes through the hall, drawing room, Equerry´s room, the library, the main bedroom floor, dining room, butlers pantry, kitchen and gardens. The traditional Scottish walled garden and the East Garden were created out of a wilderness by The Queen Mother and both are part of the tour. The new visitors centre will be open for 2007 season.

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Information on The Castle & Gardens of Mey, Thurso

Opening Times: 1 May to 26 Jul, Daily, 8 Aug to 30 Sep, Wed, 10:30-16:00. Closed 27 Jul to 7 Aug.
Admission: Adult £7.50, Child £3.00, Concession £6.50. Family Ticket, £19.00. Garden & Grounds only: Adult £3.50, Child £1.50, Concession £2.50, Family £9.00.
Location: Fourteen miles east of Thurso on the A836, six miles west of John O´Groats on the A836.
Facilities: Shop, Cafe, Parking, Disabled Limited