Braemar

The Top 5 Castles around Braemar

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 5 beautiful castles to choose from around Braemar. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Loch an Eilein Castle

Balmoral Castle

Dalmunzie Castle Hotel

Kindrochit Castle Ruins

Corgarff Castle

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Loch an Eilein Castle
Hiking Highlight
Loch An Eilein Castle stands on a natural island just off the north-west shore of Loch An Eilein, deep in the Rothiemurchus Forest. The castle was built in the 13th …
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Balmoral Castle
Hiking Highlight
The castle was built in the 14th century as the seat of Sir William Drummond. The area had previously served King Robert II as a hunting ground. In the aftermath, …
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Dalmunzie Castle Hotel
Hiking Highlight
There is the option to park at the hotel for a small fee. which saves the 2km walk from the Spittal of Glenshee/ Walkers Car Park. dalmunzie.com
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Kindrochit Castle Ruins
Hiking Highlight
Right in the middle of Braemar, this castle ruin looks over the river. Most of the ruin is low, but easily accessible (free to access too). There is an information board about the history of the castle too.
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Corgarff Castle
Mountain Biking Highlight
Corgarff Castle is located slightly west of the village of Corgarff, in Aberdeenshire, north-east Scotland. It stands by the Lecht road, which crosses the pass between Strathdon and Tomintoul.

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