📌 Turriff, Aberdeenshire
★★

“One of the most ancient and historic Scottish castles”, gushes Delgatie Castle’s website. This family castle belonging to Clan Hay looks a bit Fawlty Towers both on the inside and out, but has beautiful painted ceilings and a certain rustic charm despite some cobwebby corners and creaky floorboards. Parts of the building date to the 16th century – back in that defensive era when thick walls and small windows were vital – with further wings added in 1743. We haven’t tried it, but the castle’s home baking is reputedly outstanding; less impressive were the gardens and grounds on our visit, which could have done with a bit of a tidy up.

🌍 Location

📌 Off minor road 2 mi east of Turriff

🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NJ 754505

🛰️ GPS coordinates: 57.544291,-2.411966

❌ No public transport within 1 mi

🚗 Car park

📝 Key info

⌚ Daily except Christmas / New Year period

🎫 £8 adult / £5 child

🔗 delgatiecastle.com

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