- Castle Fraser was known as Muchall-in-Mar until 1695. ... Tours of the Castle Fraser take one through the vaulted kitchen and light hall.
- We’ll be breaking down the history of Castle Fraser, how to get there, and the top attractions to look forward to while you’re there.
- The castle may already have been in existence in the 1400s when James II granted the barony and lands to Thomas Fraser.
- Castle Fraser is one of the finest stately homes in Scotland, built around a fortified tower house, and set in glorious countryside.
- Construction of Castle Fraser (17th Century). The sixth Laird of Fraser, Michael Fraser, began building Castle Fraser in 1575, and it was finished in 1636.
- Castle Fraser, garden & estate is home to one of Scotland’s largest tower houses that was built between 1575 and 1636, by the 6th laird, Michael Fraser.
- Castle Fraser is the most elaborate Z-plan castle in Scotland and one of the grandest ‘Castles of Mar’.
- The castle contains many Fraser family portraits, including one by Raeburn and fine 19th century carpets, curtains and bed hangings.
- There's so much to see up here, you could spend 2 days visiting Aberdeen city and Castle Fraser, and perhaps, Drum Castle and Dunnottar Castle too.
- Built between 1575 and 1636 by the 6th laird, Michael Fraser, Castle Fraser is the most elaborate Z-plan castle in Scotland.