Braemar Castle

Historic Sites & Monuments

Braemar Castle has been the ancestral home of the Clan Farquharson for over 200 years. The `Black' Colonel of Inverey, the enemy clan leader, attacked and burned the castle in 1689 and after being rebuilt was garrisoned by Hanoverian troops for some 60 years after the 1745 Jacobite rebellion. In some of the rooms you can see the `graffiti' of the English soldiers. Nowadays, the castle is peaceful, and this family home attracts thousands of visitors each year to see the impressive selection of furnished rooms covering decades of the Farquharson history. A massive iron yett leads you to the pit dungeon, which was a gruesome place in years gone by. Historic Houses Association Member. Opening Times: Easter Fri - end Oct: Sat - Thur (plus Fris in Jul & Aug), 10am - 6pm.Opening Times: Easter Fri - end Oct: Sat - Thur (plus Fris in Jul & Aug), 10am - 6pm