Crathes Castle
| Crathes Castle | |
|---|---|
| near Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland | |
Crathes Castle in 2020 | |
| Site information | |
| Owner | National Trust for Scotland |
| Open to the public | yes |
| Official name | Crathes Castle |
| Designated | 1 July 1987 |
| Reference no. | GDL00119 |
| Location | |
Crathes Castle Location in Aberdeenshire, Scotland | |
| Coordinates | 57°03′41″N 2°26′24″W / 57.061483°N 2.439917°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 16th century |
Crathes Castle (pronounced /ˈkræθɪs/ KRATH-iss) is a castle built in the 16th century, near Banchory in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is in the historic county of Kincardineshire. This harled castle was built by the Burnetts of Leys and was owned by the family for almost 400 years. The castle and its grounds are currently owned and managed by the National Trust for Scotland and are open to the public.