fyvie castle

This very ornate castle sits on a most serene landscape of undulating extremely green hills, with lazy eating cows and Monet type lake setting at entry active with elegant gliding swans and ducks. Pheasants can also be spotted. The castle itself is a treasure trove for art and historic paintings. It has plenty of armor and taxidermy as well and its stone exterior is warmed inside with period decoration and furniture. Wide stairs, ghosts, curses, hidden treasures, all inhabit this complex building and as you travel through it, the guides make a wonderful job of bringing the different owners and their lifestyles back to life; the tower where the poor wife who would not produce a son was left to starve, the scratches on the outside of her 3 story window, her green shadows that caught future families' eye, the curse to the many first born by a priest and so on. That aside, there are magnificent period rooms to marvel in; the dining room and chapel are loaded with incredible art. The architecture is not to miss, stone walls, wooden floors and decor some quite advanced, considering the times. We were told that a tower is available for rent, but after all the deaths and morbid stories we wondered, who would want to sleep there?

This castle is one of the best in the shire a real gem. A really great tour and can't help but think will be great for a wedding. The walk around the lake in the grounds is fantastic with lots of birdlife and just pure tranquility on a nice day.

We had a private tour of the castle during off season. What a treat! Our guide (Andrew) was knowledgeable and fun. A must do if you are in the area.

The services is the best in Aberdeenshire. The staff are delightful. The food is the best yet. Gave my dog a drink when she was thirsty. Delightful and beautiful tea-rooms, grounds, and castle. Very helpful and friendly.

The morning before our wedding Peter the manager from Meldrum House had arranged a private tour of Fyvie Castle. Andrew our guide was fantastic, taking us round the castle explaining all the great things. A fabulous tour I would highly recommend visiting a truly wonderful place.

With our NTS membership card this was one of the castles on our tour. The guide expanded the story about climbing the stairs with a horse but from onsite documentation it happened only once. Interesting how family fortunes were lost in the crisis. In general the guide was not very lively. One of the towers were held together with steel bands; this I found very interesting. Pity we could not take pictures, and no good picture were available from the website.

I travelled 30 miles to see the castle after being told it was a great castle but was disappointed. The staff were first class but the information on the castle was very limited. Some of The guides in the rooms was not forthcoming with information unless asked apart from the library, and it was quite. We were the only ones in the room. Its a big castle but a big part is rented out. Soup and sandwiches is pretty much all you can get in the cafe. We were disappointed to be honest as we have been in most of the castles in Scotland and this was one near the bottom of the list. We are national trust members and am glad I didn't have to pay.

We have visited the castle on the 20th October. Was a bit funny to find the way to the castle because the sat nav code. (Took us through a farm land).But eventually found it. I must say without any hesitation, the best castle we have ever seen in Scotland. Greatest guided tour by a young lady from National Trust. The grounds and the castle was immaculate, very well looked after. The interior of this place is jaw dropping. Truly beautiful and take you to the world where fairytale become true. Only negative side is the" no photos allowed". Could've spent hours taking pictures. Thank you for keeping this castle as it is. We will be back at next year!National Trust should improve on addressing their properties better, because that's not the first property which was tricky to find based on post code.

This is a rather nice castle set in its own nice grounds which are also worth a walk round. It has an Easter egg hunt every year which is always busy and gets the kids out for a day and run about crazy.

This stunning castle has so much to see. The guides provided a wealth of information which brought the rooms to life and made you want to stay here for a week to absorb it all. There are many items to see such as the ornate ceilings and the circular staircase which has shields, swords, armour and pictures along the walk. The tea room is charming and has lovely scones. The shop has lovely items to help you remember your visit. The grounds are amazing and worth a walk, assuming that your knees have survived walking around the castle. A "must see" castle.

This property has the highest standards of housekeeping we have ever had the pleasure to experience. The castle is crammed full of interesting, unusual and beautiful furniture, weapons and curiosities. Several visits would be needed to do it justice. From the gardens specialising in Scottish plants, through the castle to the tea rooms you will not be disappointed. The National Trust for Scotland at it's best.

We arrived in the car park at 11.30 am on Sunday morning and followed the signs to the Castle in the heaviest rain for a long time - 1" of rain -. All the doors were locked ans no signs outside the castle to indicate what door to use or what time it opened a. we were joined by a German man and three Americans and we all stood shivering and wet wondering how to get in and when did it open. We soon realized we were outside the Cafe by the aroma of bacon cooking and were all looking forward to bacon rolls on eventually gaining entry. The door at the front opened a few minutes after noon - but still no sign or indication of the entrance. On getting in to the castle we were surprised to see the 'A' Boards indicating the entrance still inside the Castle - perhaps it was too wet outside for the staff to put them out - bless them. BUT No - we were told that they could not be put out in case they were stolen - I didnt know Rob Roy ventured to the North East. When we mentioned the lack of information re entrance, opening times etc outside the Castle the response was snooty .Still, we were looking forward to a Bacon Roll and headed for the Cafe. BUT no Bacon Rolls available - nothing hot except soup. Apparently Bacon Rolls only for the staff.The lack of information outside is mirrored inside eg. only one very brief note on the entire staircase describing the numerous items on display and no one on hand to enlighten - there were guides, however, in most of the main rooms.It appears to being run entirely for the benefit of the staff,Incidentally we are members.

I waited 49 years to see this. As a lad, I was fascinated by castles, palaces and all things very old. I had Fyvie in my sights for a few years and eventually got to it, when we moved up there to Wedderlairs.I wasn't disappointed. In a group of five, Including the guide, we walked through the castle's rooms, listening to the guide telling us the history and all about the people.A lovely Scottish castle...........and it is reputedly haunted too.

Didn't do the castle this time as been round several times we were there to meet up with our nephew his wife and in-laws had our lunch in the café lovely soup and sandwiches followed by excellent coffee and cakes.Sun was shining all in all a lovely way to spend a day.

Visited Fyvie Castle while on a short break in the north east. We are guests at a wedding next year, and are members of NT, so were interested to find out about the history. Fascinating interiors, informative volunteers in the rooms, wonderful art collection and loved the Gallery Room where the wedding will be held. Rested in the peaceful walled garden after a walk in the grounds. Only thing that let it down a bit was the long wait for our lunch to be served in the tea room, but the quality of the food was fine. Bought a guide book and have enjoyed reading it since got home.