Brodie Castle
Moray, Scotland
Photo: Mihael Grmek, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Gallery: Michael Garlick, CC BY-SA 2.0 · don cload, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust for Scotland
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Nearest station
- Forres, 3.2 miles (straight-line)
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
- Note
- Laird's Wing sleeps 14 within the castle
Pinpoint
Brodie, Forres IV36 2TE
Telephone 01309 641700
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
A National Trust for Scotland property with a genuine curiosity for a group booking: the Laird's Wing, which sleeps up to 14 people within the castle itself, alongside the standard guided tours and grounds. Reviewers who came for the day rate the pond walk and gardens as highly as the house tour, and the adventure playground gets a specific mention from parents.
At a glance
Worth the trip
The chance to actually stay inside the castle - the Laird's Wing sleeping 14 is a rare option among Scotland's staffed heritage sites, most of which are day-visit only.
Before you go
Most of the grounds paths are wheelchair accessible, though not universally so; there's a playground that reviewers with kids rate highly, useful if you want to combine a house tour with something for children.
What visitors say
Brodie Castle reviews · 4.5 / 5 across 2,128 Google reviews
Recent reviews of Brodie Castle are all positive, with a shared emphasis on the gardens and pond walk as the highlight and repeated praise for knowledgeable, engaging tour guides.
Multiple reviewers also call out the on-site cafes as good value, and several mention it's a great family stop thanks to the play areas and grounds.
No complaints appear in the reviews on file.
“Stunning stately home with an interesting, long history. The guides are knowledgeable and engaging on the tour. The gardens are well worth a walk, and the cafe offers fresh cakes/scones and lovely baked potato.…”- Lena, visitor review
Getting in - what National Trust for Scotland says
Disabled parking bays are in the main car park and disabled passengers can be dropped off at the front door of the castle. Accessible toilets are provided. There is no buggy access within the castle, only at the Playful Garden. Large-print interpretation is available.
Taken from National Trust for Scotland’s own website and read 28 July 2026 - check the current version. Access can change with building work, weather and staffing - if the visit depends on it, ring ahead.
Weddings at Brodie Castle
Brodie Castle is on our wedding roll because National Trust for Scotland mentions weddings on their own site. Visit their site.
Comparing options? See every castle wedding venue in Scotland, or the full UK wedding roll.
Dates, capacity, licensing and exclusivity change constantly and we hold none of it - treat this as a starting point and speak to the venue before you plan anything around it.
History
Clan Brodie · 1567
A Z-shaped tower house completed in 1567 by Clan Brodie, damaged by fire in 1645 and later transformed into a grand mansion through 19th-century renovations by architects William Burn and James Wylson. The Brodie family held the lands since around 1160.
Adapted from this castle's Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Guided tours
- “A lovely historic building that was brought to life as a former family home by the knowledge and enthusiasm of our charismatic tour guide.” - Paul Banerjee
- Terrain & accessibility
- “Paths are well maintained not sure all would be wheelchair accessible, but definitely most would be Cafe is reasonably priced and has a good choice of sandwiches, cakes and snacks.” - Kate Trussler
- Facilities
- “Good facilities including two small and reasonably priced cafés (lunch of soup, oatcakes, cake and pot of tea cost about £10.40).” - Paul Banerjee
Common questions about Brodie Castle
Where is Brodie Castle?
Brodie Castle is in Moray, Scotland, at Brodie, Forres IV36 2TE.
Do you need a ticket to visit Brodie Castle?
Yes - Brodie Castle is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust for Scotland. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Can you stay overnight at Brodie Castle?
Yes - Brodie Castle offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the castle itself or within its grounds. See the Castles You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
What is the highlight of visiting Brodie Castle?
The chance to actually stay inside the castle - the Laird's Wing sleeping 14 is a rare option among Scotland's staffed heritage sites, most of which are day-visit only.
Is Brodie Castle a ruin or still intact?
Brodie Castle is largely intact - Laird's Wing sleeps 14 within the castle.
