Castle sits alone in magnficent strath setting
The magnificent view of this castle appears over the horizon if you’re driving south. Its isolation in the glen makes this medieval house a spectacle in the landscape.
On closer inspection, the surrounding wall is built in the shape of a star, and was added when the castle became a military base.
There’s a small car park at the top of the hill looking down over Strathdon. It’s worth a stop to take in the vast landscape.
Corgarff, now managed by Historic Environment Scotland, was originally a noble residence, and became an army base for hunting down Jacobite sympathisers and, later, whisky smugglers.
Open mid-April to the end of September, Tuesday to Saturday.
Further information
W: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/corgarff-castle/Note: All images and text on this site are protected by copyright and should not be copied or reproduced without written consent.
Facilities
Parking on-site or nearby
Children welcome
Cyclists welcome
Motorcyclists welcome
Walkers welcome
Travel itinerary planner
Corgarff Castle is in the following sections: Rather than give you a fixed itinerary, here you’ll find details of nearby attractions and links (tags) to help you find activities similar to those at this location. Don’t rush, slow down, go at your own pace and enjoy your experiences fully. You can use this information to help you plan your stay without missing a thing.- Distance from Forres: 45 miles
- Postcode: AB36 8YP
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- What’s nearby: Lecht Mine, The Lecht, Tomintoul
- Tags: history, photography (all areas)
