Category Archive Royal Deeside

Picture of the Day

29th April 2019

The Braemar Gathering

Aberdeenshire Castles 2: Drum Castle

Drum Castle
Drum Castle, Deeside

Drum Castle lies 11 miles to the west of Aberdeen along Royal Deeside. The original castle was granted to William de Irwyn by King Robert the Bruce in 1323. The castle remained within the Irvine family until 1975, when it was handed over to the National Trust of Scotland. Irvine memorabilia can be seen in the Family Room and the house contains a collection of portraits and Georgian furniture.

The castle is surrounded by hills and woodland with nature trails and guided walks.

Drum Castle National Trust for Scotland website

Drum Castle at VisitScotland

Tripadvisor Review

Picture of the Day

15th April 2019

Balmoral Castle, Royal Deeside

Discover Aberdeen in 2019!

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Guide to Aberdeen – the best city to visit in 2019!

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Aberdeenshire Castles 1: Crathes Castle

Crathes Castle is a 16th-century castle near Banchory in the Aberdeenshire region of Scotland. The castle was built by the Burnetts of Leys and was held in that family for almost 400 years. The castle and grounds are now owned and managed by the National Trust for Scotland and are open to the public.

Wikipedia Page: Crathes Castle

National Trust for Scotland webpage for Crathes Castle


Crathes Castle at Undiscovered Scotland

Tripadvisor review

BBC Antiques Roadshow at Crathes Castle

Picture of the Day

6th April 2019

River Dee at Mar Lodge
River Dee at Mar Lodge

The Upper Reaches of the River Dee at Mar Lodge near Braemar.