WE ARE OPEN AS A HOLIDAY LET NOW NOT AS A TOURISTIC ATTRACTION. We let Craigston on a self catering basis to a maximum of 12 people in 6 bedrooms with private bathrooms. As guests you will love relaxing by the open fire in the drawing room and sleeping in original four poster-beds. We can support organising activities, like clay pigeon shooting, whisky tasting ... By staying with us or visiting for a guided tour, you will be helping to preserve this historic building. Please check our website for details. Thank you William Urquhart
In a less-toured part of Scotland there is a hidden gem, Craigston Castle. The warmest of welcomes awaits from Elisabetta who looks after the castle and its guests and who fills the reception rooms with fresh flowers she has grown in the castle grounds. The castle is filled with history, art and objects of the Urquhart clan, who open their beautiful home to the guests for a few weeks each year. The drawing room was a wonderful place to spend a morning chatting or for retiring after dinner. The bedrooms were well appointed with each having a dedicated bathroom. The beds are cosy with crisp sheets and fluffy duvets. We spent a spirited week at the Castle with a group of friends from the US and we were fed like royalty by the ABSOLUTE DREAM TEAM, Italian chef Nelson and his assistant, the lovely Jen. Following our early morning walks in the estate grounds (beautiful trees), we used the castle base to explore the many delights of Aberdeenshire, from castles to sheepdogs and falconry, to breezy seafront walks along Troup Head and the coastal towns. A magical night was spent sitting round the hearth with a wee dram while local storyteller Lillian regaled us with tales of yore. Another, a Highland fling. An absolutely fabulous stay. We have made some magical memories at Craigston. Thank you so much Elisabetta, Nelson, Jen and Gosia (who kept us spic and span). We are enchanted.
Craigston castle was an amazing experience! We stayed with our extended family of 9 and couldn't have had a better time. The service was wonderful and the castle was an amazing place to stay. Would certainly visit again.
We stayed in this beautiful castle in May 2023. We are still delighted. The communication with Elisabetta was wonderful and she was very helpful at all times. The castle and surrounding area is simply breathtaking, not to mention the castle itself. It is simply stunning and we felt very honoured to call it ours for 4 nights. Once again, thank you so much, dear Elisabetta, we will be back soon! All our best, Scott and Team FCG
Our family wanted to be able to stay in this castle and explore the area around it. The house afforded us someplace where we could all stay comfortably, and a base from which to do day trips. I especially enjoyed the lovely fresh flowers in the house that came from the gardens; and of course, the flowers around the castle and grounds. I must give credit to Elisabetta who greeted us so warmly and made us feel at home, and then was on hand again to say goodbye at the end of our stay.
I have been here many times, mostly when younger, and this is my Family, Clan Castle. The Urquhart family goes way back into ancient Clan times and the Urquhart Clan always looked at this place, since 1607, as a place of the family since John Urquhart built it starting in 1604. I started staying here, a few years ago and this year, October 2023, brought 5 couples with me for a stay. The grounds are always wonderful and William has created a wonderful place for people to stay! Elisabetta is a terrific Host and Manager and the Family is very fortunate to have her. The location to all of the favorite places along the coast are close. Banff, Nairn, Gardenstown, Fraserburgh and Aberdeen are all very close. Turriff is a very lovely town and just a few miles away. Great Distilleries are nearby also, including my favorite, Glendronach. I highly recommend as a classic Castle stay for your next adventure in Aberdeenshire!!
This was my second time visiting this lovely castle and it's surroundings. There's lots to see and do, both at the castle and in it's proximity. This time around my group and I focused on visiting several golf courses and the local pubs which was allot of fun. All the locals are really friendly and has alot of storys to tell. With the lovely host Elisabetta the castle feels like you're home for a weekend, she takes good care of you and you're group and has alot of stories about the castle and the history of it. I can highly recommend booking the chef Nelson for your stay as well, as he cooks the most wonderful meals. Looking forward to our next visit!
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Assistive hearing loop
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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In a less-toured part of Scotland there is a hidden gem, Craigston Castle. The warmest of welcomes awaits from Elisabetta who looks after the castle and its guests and who fills the reception rooms with fresh flowers she has grown in the castle grounds. The castle is filled with history, art and objects of the Urquhart clan, who open their beautiful home to the guests for a few weeks each year. The drawing room was a wonderful place to spend a morning chatting or for retiring after dinner. The bedrooms were well appointed with each having a dedicated bathroom. The beds are cosy with crisp sheets and fluffy duvets. We spent a spirited week at the Castle with a group of friends from the US and we were fed like royalty by the ABSOLUTE DREAM TEAM, Italian chef Nelson and his assistant, the lovely Jen. Following our early morning walks in the estate grounds (beautiful trees), we used the castle base to explore the many delights of Aberdeenshire, from castles to sheepdogs and falconry, to breezy seafront walks along Troup Head and the coastal towns. A magical night was spent sitting round the hearth with a wee dram while local storyteller Lillian regaled us with tales of yore. Another, a Highland fling. An absolutely fabulous stay. We have made some magical memories at Craigston. Thank you so much Elisabetta, Nelson, Jen and Gosia (who kept us spic and span). We are enchanted.
Craigston castle was an amazing experience! We stayed with our extended family of 9 and couldn't have had a better time. The service was wonderful and the castle was an amazing place to stay. Would certainly visit again.
We stayed in this beautiful castle in May 2023. We are still delighted. The communication with Elisabetta was wonderful and she was very helpful at all times. The castle and surrounding area is simply breathtaking, not to mention the castle itself. It is simply stunning and we felt very honoured to call it ours for 4 nights. Once again, thank you so much, dear Elisabetta, we will be back soon! All our best, Scott and Team FCG
Our family wanted to be able to stay in this castle and explore the area around it. The house afforded us someplace where we could all stay comfortably, and a base from which to do day trips. I especially enjoyed the lovely fresh flowers in the house that came from the gardens; and of course, the flowers around the castle and grounds. I must give credit to Elisabetta who greeted us so warmly and made us feel at home, and then was on hand again to say goodbye at the end of our stay.
I have been here many times, mostly when younger, and this is my Family, Clan Castle. The Urquhart family goes way back into ancient Clan times and the Urquhart Clan always looked at this place, since 1607, as a place of the family since John Urquhart built it starting in 1604. I started staying here, a few years ago and this year, October 2023, brought 5 couples with me for a stay. The grounds are always wonderful and William has created a wonderful place for people to stay! Elisabetta is a terrific Host and Manager and the Family is very fortunate to have her. The location to all of the favorite places along the coast are close. Banff, Nairn, Gardenstown, Fraserburgh and Aberdeen are all very close. Turriff is a very lovely town and just a few miles away. Great Distilleries are nearby also, including my favorite, Glendronach. I highly recommend as a classic Castle stay for your next adventure in Aberdeenshire!!
This was my second time visiting this lovely castle and it's surroundings. There's lots to see and do, both at the castle and in it's proximity. This time around my group and I focused on visiting several golf courses and the local pubs which was allot of fun. All the locals are really friendly and has alot of storys to tell. With the lovely host Elisabetta the castle feels like you're home for a weekend, she takes good care of you and you're group and has alot of stories about the castle and the history of it. I can highly recommend booking the chef Nelson for your stay as well, as he cooks the most wonderful meals. Looking forward to our next visit!
