📌 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
