Historic Houses in Aberdeenshire


Historic Houses in Aberdeenshire, such as Castle Fraser and Crathes Castle are listed below. Aberdeenshire, home to Balmoral Castle, residence of the Queen and the Royal Family, Braemar home to the Highland Games, a couple of the many attractions well worth a visit. Aberdeen the award-winning Britain in Bloom city has an array of... read more

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Castle Fraser

Castle Fraser

Sauchen, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire  
Castle Fraser, the most elaborate Z-plan castle in Scotland, was built between 1575 and 1636 by the 6th laird, Michael Fraser. One of the towers is... more


Crathes Castle

Crathes Castle

Banchory, Aberdeenshire  
Crathes Castle, built in the 16th century, is an excellent example of an L-tower house of the period with four stories and an attic. King Robert... more


Drum Castle

Drum Castle

Drumoak, Banchory, Aberdeenshire  
The keep at Drum Castle is one of the three oldest tower houses surviving in Scotland. The original house was enlarged with the creation of a... more


Fyvie Castle

Fyvie Castle

Fyvie, Turriff, Aberdeenshire  
Fyvie Castle was once a royal stronghold, one of a chain of fortresses throughout medieval Scotland. The five towers are traditionally associated with the five successive... more


Haddo House

Haddo House

Methlick, Ellon, Aberdeenshire  
Haddo House was designed by William Adam for the 2nd Earl of Aberdeen in 1732, but refurbished in the 1880s. The House elegantly blends crisp Georgian... more


Leith Hall

Leith Hall

Huntly, Aberdeenshire  
Leith Hall is a charming and intimate Scottish family home and the oldest parts date back to 1650. The house offers a unique insight into the... more


Provost Skene´s House

Provost Skene´s House

Guestrow, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire  
Dating from 1545, Provost Skene´s House now houses an attractive series of period room settings, recalling the elegant furnishings of earlier times. Visitors can see an... more