Castle Fraser, Garden & Estate NTS

16/06/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Did you know we have a range of Scotland themed clothing at Castle Fraser's Gift Shop?

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 We have Scotland Caps, Beanies, Snoods, T-Shirts and Hoodies all available when the shop is open Friday - Tuesday, 10.30am - 4.30pm in June.

14/06/2026

📣 We're looking forward to welcoming back the Bon Accord Steam Engine Club annual Steam & Vintage Fair next weekend (20th & 21st June)!
🏰 The castle will be open as normal from 10.30am - 3.30pm.
🍰 The Castle Tearoom has some slots available for afternoon tea throughout the Steam Fair weekend, please see the link in the comments to book ⬇

05/06/2026

🏰 Have you ever wanted to know more about the castle's furniture?

🔎 The Castle's Collection Care Team are running a new specialised guided tour this summer, you'll get an up close look at the stunning details and an exploration of the different woods and skills used to make these beautiful pieces of collection.

🪵 Running on the 12th June & 8th July, booking essential - our Eventbrite link is in the comments below.

04/06/2026

Catch Landward tonight, Thu 04 June, 8.30pm on BBC Scotland, meeting damselflies and dragonflies at our stunning Flight Pond.
💚 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002x9z8
Repeated across the week and on iplayer too.

Vivian, one of our NTS North East Rangers, joined Leanna to explain why they've found a haven at Castle Fraser and the dedication of National Trust for Scotland in protecting rare indicator species such as these.

They also took time to visit the major new pond Vivian and team have recently established with support of Postcode Lottery UK to encourage further population growth at Fraser.

03/06/2026

🌺 The rhododendrons and azaleas are looking wonderful around the grounds. Take a walk around our woodland garden to see the amazing variety!

02/06/2026

☕ The Castle Fraser Tearoom is hiring!
🍰 We're looking for a Visitor Services Assistant to assist in our busy tearoom over the summer.
🏰 £13.45 per hour, 5 hours per week, minimum age 16.
For more information visit - https://www.nts.org.uk/volunteering-jobs/job-search/north-east
Closing date - 7th June

31/05/2026

🐾Looking for a fun outdoor activity this summer? Evie's Trails is back!

🐕 See if you can find our Head Dog Evie’s favourite places around the castle grounds. Collect your trailsheet from the Gift Shop, take a wander and see if you can spot them.
🎁 Find all of Evie's favourites for a toy prize!
🏰Available every day the castle is open until 31st August (Fri - Tues in June, everyday in July & August). £3 per trail sheet, two different difficulties available.

31/05/2026

29/05/2026

Castle Fraser Luxury Blossom Honey is back in stock! 🐝

🌺Our most local product is back on our shelves in our Gift Shop.
☀The beehives are on our estate and the bees are busy out enjoying the sunshine gathering nectar from the Walled Garden.

25/05/2026

☀ What a glorious morning! The view from the top of the tower never disappoints but it's particularly special in the sunshine.

🏰The castle is open from 10.30am today with last admission at 3.30pm. Self guided tours, no pre-booking required!