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Drum Castle and Garden
Drum Castle and Garden Review
This foursquare tower has an evocative medieval chapel that dates from the 13th century; like many other castles, it also has later additions up to Victorian times. Note the tower's rounded corners, said to make battering-ram attacks more difficult. Nearby, fragments of the ancient Forest of Drum still stand, dating from the days when Scotland was covered by great stands of oak and pine. The Garden of Historic Roses, open from April to October, lays claim to some old-fashioned roses not commonly seen today. Drum Castle is 8 mi east of Banchory and 11 mi west of Aberdeen.
- Address: Off A93, Banchory, AB31 5EY | Map It
- Phone: 0844/493-2161
- Cost: Garden £2, castle and garden £9
- Hours: Castle Apr.--June, and Sept., Thurs.--Mon. 11--4:45; June--Aug., daily 11--4:45; last entry 45 mins before closing time. Grounds daily 9:30--sunset
- Website: www.nts.org.uk
- Location: Banchory
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