Echt And Skene

The Top 7 Castles around Echt And Skene

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 7 beautiful castles to choose from around Echt And Skene. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Drum Castle, Garden and Estate

View of Crathes Castle from the Lawn

Castle Fraser

House of Fetternear Ruins

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Drum Castle, Garden and Estate
Hiking Highlight
The Royal Forest and Tower of Drum were given to the Irvine family by Robert the Bruce in 1323. Later a Jacobean mansion house was added, and in the Victorian …
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View of Crathes Castle from the Lawn
Hiking Highlight
The best view of the castle is round in front of it, somewhere on the lawn. Good luck getting a photo without anyone in it, as it can be the …
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Castle Fraser
Hiking Highlight
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 …
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House of Fetternear Ruins
Hiking Highlight
These are the remains of the House of Fetternear, which burnt down in 1919. Originally built by the Bishop of Ramsay in 1226. The ruins are fenced off and can be admired from the path.
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