Delgatie Castle
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Photo: August Schwerdfeger, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Gallery: August Schwerdfeger, CC BY 4.0 · Graham Robertson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Operator
- Delgatie Castle Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Nearest station
- Huntly, 15.2 miles (straight-line)
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
- Note
- Open daily Jan-Dec; holiday suites inside castle
Pinpoint
Delgaty, Turriff AB53 5TD
Telephone 01888 563479
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 |
Delgatie is one of the few Scottish castles open every day of the year, and unusually, its holiday suites sit inside the castle itself rather than in a separate cottage or wing. It's a working, staffed visitor attraction as well as somewhere you can actually spend the night behind the original walls.
At a glance
Worth the trip
Sleeping inside the castle itself - the suites are built into the historic building rather than a converted outbuilding, a rarer setup than most castle stays offer.
Before you go
Being open year-round makes it one of the more reliable Aberdeenshire castles to plan around whatever the season - with no visitor reviews on file yet, it's worth confirming current opening hours directly before travelling.
What visitors say
Delgatie Castle reviews · 4.6 / 5 across 327 Google reviews
Reviewers describe Delgatie Castle as a historic and atmospheric Scottish tower house with knowledgeable, welcoming staff and the well-regarded Laird's Kitchen tearoom for scones and coffee.
Several have stayed in the self-catering apartments within the castle and loved it, and enjoy the woodland walks in the grounds.
A common note is the many stone stairs, so a reasonable level of fitness helps.
“lovely place to visit on tour with Loch Lomond travel where we had afternoon tea was excellent and service and staff were very kind and gracious well worth a vist in your in the area of Fraserburgh”- Elle Bro, visitor review
Weddings at Delgatie Castle
Delgatie Castle is on our wedding roll because Delgatie Castle Trust 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.
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.
- Facilities
- “It also has the lovely Lairds Kitchen Tearoom within the main castle which serves breakfast, including a traditional full Scottish breakfast.” - Maggie Hay
Common questions about Delgatie Castle
Where is Delgatie Castle?
Delgatie Castle is in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at Delgaty, Turriff AB53 5TD.
Do you need a ticket to visit Delgatie Castle?
Yes - Delgatie Castle is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Delgatie Castle Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Can you stay overnight at Delgatie Castle?
Yes - Delgatie 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 Delgatie Castle?
Sleeping inside the castle itself - the suites are built into the historic building rather than a converted outbuilding, a rarer setup than most castle stays offer.
Is Delgatie Castle a ruin or still intact?
Delgatie Castle is largely intact - Open daily Jan-Dec; holiday suites inside castle.
