4/5 - Good
Castle is only open until end of July. If you come after that date the best you can do is a picture at the gates.




Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
Castle is only open until end of July. If you come after that date the best you can do is a picture at the gates.

Braemar Castle is just one of the places to see in Ballater, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the restaurants and bars.
You can take time to visit Royal Lochnagar Distillery during your travels to Crathie.
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Knock Gallery during your trip to Crathie. Savor the area's bars and restaurants.
Explore the great outdoors at Ballochbuie Forest, a lovely green space in Ballater. Savor the area's bars and restaurants.
Knock Castle is just one of the places to see in Ballater, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Savor the area's bars and restaurants.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lochnagar during your travels in Ballater. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.








