Craigievar Castle Tours

Pink castle!
Didn't get to have a look inside but still had a stroll around the grounds.
The pink fairytale like Craigievar Castle. Stronghold of the Forbes.
The castle with the first of the golden autumn leaves on the ground
A castle with some of my distant family
The fortified walls of Craigievar Castle have helped it survive the test of time. Enjoy the architectural features of this majestic structure from afar or find out if there are any tours.

You'll soon discover why this Alford fortified complex is a hit with travelers. If you're searching for other things to keep you busy, Haughton Country Park, Grampian Transport Museum, and Deeside Activity Park are in this area too. They won't take you long to get to from Craigievar Castle.

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Belvilla Aberdeen Bridge of Don Sea VIew - Ex Holiday Inn Express

Belvilla Aberdeen Bridge of Don Sea VIew - Ex Holiday Inn Express

3 out of 5
Bridge of Don
Price was $1,636, price is now $1,498 per person
$1,498
per person
May 23 - May 29
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Knoxville (TYS) to Aberdeen (ABZ)
6.4/10 (131 reviews)
It had comfy beds and a cool. Bathroom door

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Aberdeen Airport

Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Aberdeen Airport

4 out of 5
Dyce
Price was $1,697, price is now $1,560 per person
$1,560
per person
May 23 - May 29
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Knoxville (TYS) to Aberdeen (ABZ)
8.8/10 Excellent! (591 reviews)
I lost my wallet and the staff found and returned it, super friendly. Also arranged for me to arrive at the airport on time.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Royal Athenaeum Suites

Royal Athenaeum Suites

3.5 out of 5
Central Aberdeen
Price was $1,781, price is now $1,641 per person
$1,641
per person
May 23 - May 29
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Knoxville (TYS) to Aberdeen (ABZ)
8.8/10 Excellent! (272 reviews)
It had a kitchen in the room. Good location. Poor parking and directions to hotel. Once there is was nice.

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2025

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A stunning view eastwards over Aberdeenshire from the top of our local hill Bennachie

Bennachie Centre

You can take time to visit Bennachie Centre during your travels to Inverurie. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Bennachie Centre

Grampian Transport Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Grampian Transport Museum during your travels in Alford. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Grampian Transport Museum

Alford Valley Steam Railway

Enjoy an outing to Alford Valley Steam Railway during your stay in Alford. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Alford Valley Steam Railway

Haughton Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Haughton Country Park, a lovely green space in Alford. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Haughton Country Park

Deeside Activity Park

Enjoy an outing to Deeside Activity Park during your stay in Aboyne. Discover the countryside in this quaint area.

Deeside Activity Park

Reflect Spa

You can take time to visit Reflect Spa during your travels to Aboyne. Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area.

Reflect Spa

Best Lodging Options Near Craigievar Castle

Haughton Arms Hotel

Haughton Arms Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Main St Alford Scotland
Haughton Arms Hotel
Douneside House

Douneside House

4 out of 5
Tarland Aboyne Scotland
Douneside House
The Boat Inn

The Boat Inn

3 out of 5
Charlestown Rd Aboyne Scotland
The Boat Inn
Loch Kinord Hotel

Loch Kinord Hotel

3 out of 5
Ballater Road, Dinnet, Aberdeenshire Aboyne Scotland
Loch Kinord Hotel
East Wing of Historic Lickleyhead Castle

East Wing of Historic Lickleyhead Castle

Insch Scotland
East Wing of Historic Lickleyhead Castle
Tor Na Coille Hotel & Restaurant

Tor Na Coille Hotel & Restaurant

4 out of 5
Inchmarlo Road Banchory Scotland
Tor Na Coille Hotel & Restaurant
Banchory Lodge Hotel

Banchory Lodge Hotel

4 out of 5
Dee Street Banchory Scotland
Banchory Lodge Hotel
Macdonald Pittodrie House

Macdonald Pittodrie House

4 out of 5
Chapel of Garioch Inverurie Scotland
Macdonald Pittodrie House
Thainstone House

Thainstone House

4 out of 5
Inverurie Inverurie Scotland
Thainstone House
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