Fyvie Castle
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Photo: Anne Burgess, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Gallery: Ikiwaner, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Oliver Dixon, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust for Scotland
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Nearest station
- Inverurie, 10.9 miles (straight-line)
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
- Note
- Preston Tower Apartment sleeps 12 within the castle
Pinpoint
Fyvie Castle, Ellon, Turriff AB53 8JS
Telephone 01651 891266
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
Fyvie is one of the largest and grandest castles in Scotland, a five-towered pile with roots in the 13th century that was substantially remodelled after the Leith family bought it in 1889. National Trust for Scotland guides lead visitors through room after room of art and furniture, and reviewers say the stories are as good as the collection. Stay overnight in the Preston Tower Apartment, which sleeps twelve within the castle walls.
At a glance
Worth the trip
The guides - reviewers repeatedly single out staff who know the building's stories room by room, including one, Ian, mentioned by name.
Before you go
The castle tour is included free with a National Trust card, but the grounds and walled garden are free to everyone regardless - budget time for a walk round the lake, where reviewers report red squirrels and abundant birdlife.
What visitors say
Fyvie Castle reviews · 4.7 / 5 across 1,691 Google reviews
Visitors consistently praise the informative, engaging guides on Fyvie Castle's tours and highlight its impressive art collection and grand scale as standout features, alongside a well-regarded café and lovely grounds with lake walks.
One reviewer notes that staff accommodated a member of their group who couldn't manage the winding stairs by offering a personalised alternative, suggesting the site is thoughtful about accessibility.
“Amazing tour guide, amazing collection of antiques and curiosities. There is a ton of history packed into these tours so be prepared to spend some time here and there is food on site to grab a bite before heading on”- Josh Gordon, visitor review
Getting in - what National Trust for Scotland says
The front hall is wheelchair accessible but there are steps to various rooms inside the castle; the tearoom, walled garden and American garden are accessible. Disabled parking is available beside the castle and by the tearoom. Pushchairs can be stored in the front hall during a castle visit.
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 Fyvie Castle
Fyvie 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
William the Lion (claimed, uncertain) · 1211 (claimed)
One of Scotland's largest castles with roots claimed to the 13th century, it expanded across five centuries through successive tower additions by five different families. The castle passed through numerous hands before the Leith family purchased it in 1885 and subsequently donated it to the National Trust for Scotland.
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
- “There is the castle with paid guided tours (free with national trust card) and the castle grounds and walled garden (free).” - Francis Richards
- Facilities
- “The cafe served good coffee, freshly made sandwiches (fresh sald & generous pile of crisps) soup, Cullen Skink (very good) and tempting selection of cake.” - Mandy Hislop
Common questions about Fyvie Castle
Where is Fyvie Castle?
Fyvie Castle is in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at Fyvie Castle, Ellon, Turriff AB53 8JS.
Do you need a ticket to visit Fyvie Castle?
Yes - Fyvie 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 Fyvie Castle?
Yes - Fyvie 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 Fyvie Castle?
The guides - reviewers repeatedly single out staff who know the building's stories room by room, including one, Ian, mentioned by name.
Is Fyvie Castle a ruin or still intact?
Fyvie Castle is largely intact - Preston Tower Apartment sleeps 12 within the castle.
