this castle is amazing!! there was a lot more to see than I expected. the views looking out to sea are incredible! there's a lot of steps up and down, so it's definitely not accessible at all, but if you can do the stairs I'd definitely recommend you visit!

The location of castle is amazing. 3 different sides on the hill with views if the sea and the castle. There is a bit of a walk from parking till the castle. A long staircase down and up the hill to the castle. A small area near down the castle with lots if sea shells. Parking is free but is mostly packed so better to go early.

One of the top place i ever visit. There is a bit of a walk from parking till the castle. A long staircase down and up the hill to the castle,it's definitely not accessible at all, but if you can do the stairs its worth to visit! Area near down the castle with lots if sea shells.Parking is free but is mostly packed so better to go early or you can park along the street.

An excellent historical attraction that’s obviously well maintained by the owners. A lot of care has been taken to set up informative signs and exhibits to give an insight into the history and development of the site. As an attraction it’s obviously very busy during tourist season so be prepared for crowds in some of the smaller areas of the site. Obviously it goes without saying that a medieval castle positioned on a lump of rock in the North Sea is not suitable for wheelchairs, prams, pushchairs or those with limited mobility.

Went after it had been snowing, the staff managed to clear paths so the castle was accessible. The staff are fantastic and informative. There is a toilet before you go in the castle and one in the middle for those wondering. The entry price was fair and so was the official guide book, £5. The views before the castle and from the castle are amazing. There is plaques throughout explaining the history of each area. Definitely worth a visit and will go back again in the summer ☺️

Stunning place to visit, £21 for two adults to enter. Really not that bad at all! Good fun exploring something thats been stood for so long. Nice to get some moderate exercise in as well, nice little coffee and food stall before you walk down to it from the car park. Views are stunning!!

What a fantastic castle and great place to. Explore. Would highly recommend the walk from Stonehaven as you get lovely views as you approach. There are quite a lot 0f steps down and then up into the castle, but these are well graded and have a good handrail. There are also a couple of benches.

Dunnottar Castle is certainly worth the visit. While in ruins, there is a lot still there, and there is plenty of the remaining structures to go through. The views are stunning. I would recommend this to anyone with an interest in castles or beautiful scenery. I would recommend taking the trail from Stonehaven as the beautiful views add to the enjoyment of the castle. Note that those with mobility issues will have trouble. The stairs down to and up to the castle are uneven and steep at times.

Beautiful location that is dog friendly (on short leads). It's a good 10 min walk from the car park to the castle down some steps, . I'm not overly fit and managed it. Just go at your own pace and plenty of opportunity to sit and move out of people's ways, and well worth it. Lovely views from the keep, and very well laid out with just enough information to learn. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Great Views, Lovely experience, Lots of Historic Buildings still there! Plenty of information about them. Tickets however are a bit pricey, £10.50 an Adult.

We got lucky and had perfect weather, and it really helped to capture the beauty of this place! There are some stairs involved so be prepared for those, outside of that it's a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours!

Wow! I did not expect such a picturesque and awesome castle as you get no sight of it from the car park. Lovely walk down the hill and lots to explore when you get in. Stunning views from the castle. We visited in the pouring rain and it was absolutely worth it! Great cup of coffee too from the stall in the car park (picnic tables available here too).

Lovely castle to visit. I hadn't planned to go see it, and due to time, I didn't get to go in. However, the surroundings were equally as gorgeous. Next time I'm passing through, I will definitely pop in and have a look around the actual castle and learn about its history as it seems amazing online.

I visited this castle yesterday. This day weather wasn't good, Wind was strong and cold and castle was closed. But I enjoyed view.I made beautiful pictures. I want come back when will be good weather. It's beautiful castle.

Great castle amazing views, shame about the Petrol Electric Generator powering the pay booth. Noisy and wasteful, could easily set up some solar panels/ wind turbines and use clean energy along with an electric generator!

Well worth the visit. Very well put together and a lot to see. Beware there are a lot of steep steps going down and up, before you even get to the Castle - But we thought well worth the effort! A nice beach and birds to see too.

Dunnottar Castle in Stonehaven is quite possibly one of my favourite castles in Scotland. I’ve made the trip several times from Newport as it is not very far from our family home. It takes a bit of walking to get from the car park to the castle and also to walk around the outside and inside of the castle. I cannot stress this enough. The views are stunning. Since I’ve toured inside the castle before, I like walking up to the castle and exploring the grounds. You simply can not take a bad picture at this castle with the views of the North Sea, the dramatic cliffs and the overall topography. The flora, fauna, waterfalls and soaring and perching birds makes this castle a photographer’s dream. Tourists usually explore the West side of Scotland and then miss the stunning, impressive and breathtaking cliffs of the Aberdeenshire Coastal Trails. If you’re looking for unforgettable and romantic castles that you will never, ever forget, this is the castle for you!

Amazing 😍 place to visit. It is magical ✨. 180 steps to get down to castle, decent handrail and wide steps. Lots of fab views everywhere & the information provided as you walk around good. Souvenir book available and is very reasonable at £5. You will fall in love with this place ❣️

Gorgeous views when you get to the castle and once in. Getting there by car is straightforward and the roads are good. The parking is small but free, and people come and leave, so a spot freed up as we arrived mid-afternoon. The walk down the steps leading to the beach and then back up to the castle are quite doable with a 7-year old. The views once up in the castle area are breathtaking and the grounds are very well-maintained. Everything about this castle is beautiful and worth the visit. I highly recommend it!

It was so fun to explore the castle and enjoy the beautiful views! We took the bus down from Aberdeen, which was so easy with a brief walk from the bus stop to the castle. Highly recommend walking by the War Memorial and into Stonehaven for lunch after you tour.

Excellent trip, would definitely recommend. One of the most beautiful and scenic spots for a castle / ruins. £27 for a family of 4, good size car park (with catering van for refreshments too).

Visited the castle on a recent trip to Aberdeen. Weather was brisk but beautiful. It's an interesting castle with centuries of history. I recommend wearing decent footwear as there are many steps, some quite steep. Well worth the journey.

It is a beautiful place to visit. The cliff side, along with the sea and the castle, is very nice. We went there on a weekday and it wasn't busy and couldn't get inside the castle as it was already 3pm when we reached. Make sure you cover yourself properly as there are high cold winds across the cliff. Must visit place and spend sometime.

Amazing place, the views are outstanding and the history behind the castle is fascinating. Played a part in shaping Scotland. Throughly recommend a visit. Lovely walk from Stonehaven to it. There are a lot of steps down into the castle but a lovely beach at the bottom before you climb up into the castle itself.

Great attraction steeped in history and stories. My visit was in late March, cold and windy. But with spectacular views all year round grab the right clothing and you'll be grand.

Pretty castle in Aberdeen to visit for a day picnic There is a beach as well and you need to go down almost 200 steps to reach the beach Must visit place if you're visiting Aberdeen If you want to go inside the castle you need to buy tickets that are around £11 for adults

Beautiful Castle with amazing scenery. The walk to the Castle was stunning, and the views from the castle were equally so. There is plenty of informative plaques around to help explain each room, but overall you could go at your own pace. My only complaint is that I did not see any ghosts!

This castle has a lot to reveal and once you get inside it just opens up. So much more here than you can actually see and lots of ruins to explore with some incredible history! Wow!

A very beautiful and peaceful place on the east coast of Scotland. The castle views, the sound of the ocean and the fragrance of the breeze was totally amazing. Can spend hours just enjoying the views.

Such a beautiful castle in a frantic location. Was really easy to walk down to from the car park. The weather was grey and cold but this added to the atmosphere. The entry fee as well is such good value to be able to look around.

This was a castle I had wanted to visit for some time. I had seen photographs & wanted to experience it for myself. Dunnottar is not for the faint-hearted, the entrance being accessed by many steps, but it was well worth the effort. Standing proudly on its own, it is breathtakingly beautiful. It is easy to spend a few hours wandering around the ruins, learning its history, much of which you can imagine is quite bleak. The facilities are basic. There is a toilet & a kiosk to purchase drinks and snacks from and a decent car park. I do love Scottish castles, and this one is probably the best one I've visited so far. I can highly recommend a visit.

Sharing my complete experience. Long post ‼️ With minimal planning, we came to Aberdeen for a weekend getaway. Although this was a 2 hour bus ride from Silver city, the photographers for the castle and the scenery pulled us in. The connectivity and frequency of public transport is scarce. You can get a bleak faint view of the building from the bus stop. Just when we thought 'What's the hype for this place?' were we in for a gentle surprise. It's more technically the ruins of a castle 🏰. More interesting ( other than the place used as a prison) is the exciting story (16~17th century) of how the Scots guarded their crown from the English. It's an important historic place and that is why despite the ruins, it's a preserved heritage by the Scottish government. There's a lot more to the history of this place, whose details you can find in the entrance room just after collecting the tickets. They have got decent toilets and enough information boards to give an overview of the place, architecture and chores of people when the castle was alive. The view of the standalone castle (and other ruined buildings ) on the cliff is fascinating and the view is remarkable on its own. The castle complemented the brilliant green and blue infinite background, under a perfect sunny Scottish weather. Rarely does a man made thing stand a chance against the natural view. Isn't it? Perfect getaway, away from the city. Enjoy the lovely little walk in and around the castle and cliff. Truly a remarkable experience and one etched in my memories of the times I spent in UK.

This is my favourite castle in Scotland. I lost count of how many times I’ve visited, and each time is a different and unique experience. The castle is located by the coast, giving amazing, breathtaking views. It truly looks like a castle from a fairytale film (think Brave- the castle was definitely an inspiration!). There’s a car park (however during summer months it can be full!) and you don’t have to pay to look at the outside. If you want to go inside the ruins then there’s a charge of £10,50 (adult). The photos speak for itself but I do think this is a must see place in Scotland!

Stunning! Wow! You’ve got to stop and check this place out. This is the quintessential Scotland castle on the sea. It was a bit rainy on the day we went so we didn’t go to the castle, we just parked in the car park and walked to the grassy edge and took some pictures. It was a quick in and out and ideal for the weather.

Excellent museum. I learned a lot about oil extraction and life on oil rigs. The maritime history of Aberdeen was also very well presented. Definitely worth a visit.

A lovely free museum to visit, either with friends, family, or on your own (a donation is recommended!) Although there’s currently neither a café nor a gift shop to throw your money at, the exhibitions are expansive, and even include, to my surprise, pieces on Thomas Blake Glover. I’m hoping that this museum survives the current economic downfall, as we really need places like this to be open and accessible.

It was a great fun, lots of models. Exhibitions are very interesting with detailed descriptions. Entry is free you can donate as much as you like or buy something in gift shop to support museum. Only downside is there is no cafe but there is plenty all around in Aberdeen. Would recommend to stop and have a look. It gives lots of background of Aberdeen.

My time at the Aberdeen Maritime Museum was really fun and enlightening. It's fascinating the structure of the place, the models at the museum, and what you can actually learn there. History is brought to life over there.

At the moment there is no cafe or shop. Hopefully that will change soon as things get back to normal. There are some terrific exhibits but the buildings themselves are wonderful and the views from the top floor are unbeatable. There is also a gallery devoted to temporary exhibitions and when I was there it had photographs from Ukraine which was quite poignant. A great venue and free!

It was a knowledgeable and informative experience. It shows you the greatest history of the Aberdeen oil and ship industry. One should visit this place if you are new to this town. Also, it's free of cost but you can donate.

Excellent museum with an interesting collection of items to see. It shows how harsh the seas and oceans can be. The diving parts make you aware of the pressure the body experiences at depth. The scale model of the oil rig in the centre provides a true perspective to people like me who would never get to see one up close. It's free and is well worth visit.

Amazing museum, it's a lot bigger and more interesting than you might expect, very well presented. Covers history of shipping, fishing, oil and gas industry and environmental issues. Some great exhibits and wonderful social history photographs. Great views of the harbour from here too. There's enough to keep the little ones interested too. It's free, what have you got to lose??

Plenty of exhibits with information, free to enter, looking at everything took a couple hours across 4 or 5 floors. A lot of Aberdeen specific history and artifacts. Definitely worth dropping by. So far both times we have been, the Cafe was closed but was nice to sit and relax. Great place to spend the afternoon with family. There were a lot of model ships so I recommend to anyone who is a model ship enthusiast even if they don't like history.

This museum has so many wonderful items to see, you can spend many hours enjoying the maritime exhibits and watching the films. Loved my visit.

The staff on reception were extremely welcoming and informative. Sadly, I didn't have two long to experience everything in this museum. So I did get around it very quickly and sadly could not see everything I wanted to see. I really enjoyed my time there and saw some interesting things at this Martime Museum. If I am ever in Aberdeen again, I will be making more time so I can return and stay for a little longer.

Fascinating Museum, full of interesting displays and artifacts. With the added bonus of a birds eye view over the harbour and the North link ferry terminal which links Aberdeen to Orkney and the Shetland islands.

The Museum has a rich history of ship making in Aberdeen, evolution of subsea technologies, discovery of oil and gas in the North Sea, and many more. Everything in one place. And, did I mention that you also get some nice views of Aberdeen Harbour from the Museum?

What a fun and informative visit! Haven’t been in years, but it was well worth going. A fab morning for adults and children alike, with some great interactive activities to do. The history of Aberdeen was fascinating!

Aberdeen maritime museum is located at shiprow, Aberdeen. It's about 10 to 15 minutes walk from the bus and train terminal. No advance booking is required to visit the museum, and admission is also free. The Aberdeen maritime museum has several floors with historic and modern collections about the rich maritime heritage of Aberdeen. With its proximity to the harbour and visuals of several ships just opposite the museum, the building is situated in a strategic place. Your journey of discovery begins here, covering everything from the early days of trade, fishing, and shipbuilding to oil and gas exploration and renewable energy. There is no space for parking, but the building is accessible for wheelchair users. Pictures of various ship prototypes are on display at the museum as it is estimated that about 3,000 ships were built between 1790 and 1989. This is a wonderful place to visit. The members of staff are friendly and welcoming.

Very nice museum with amazing interior layout. It's very inspiring to see the history or aberdeen ships and fishing industry. Loved the place

Free admission with a donation box and small gift shop. Four floors of replicas, paintings, artifacts, and a few historical documentaries in their own rooms. Very enjoyable to look at at your own pace. Short and sweet.

A really informative, excellent museum in the heart of Aberdeen. Take a lift up to the top floor and work your way down the stairs floor by floor, and learn all about the seafaring history of the city, lots of interactive displays, sit and watch a short film, ask the friendly staff on hand questions. Gift shop on the ground floor. And it's free, donations gratefully received.

I wasn't sure what to expect here but found this a really interesting museum to spend an afternoon in! It's free to get in, and the museum has multiple floors of exhibits as well as a lovely gift shop too! What I really liked was the strong connection to Aberdeen. By far my favourite were the exhibits on the oil industry which I really didn't know much about and is obviously so important to the area. The giant model of an oil rig spanning multiple floors is a fantastic way of showing just how big they are and give you a closer look! There are also model ships related to Aberdeen and the history of rescues in the surrounding waters too. Overall, there's a lot to see and there are global links too to discover- I've been to Nagasaki and walked around the Glover Garden so to read about the man himself and the opening of Japan to trade was fantastic!

A beautiful and hypnotic museum dedicated to the long and mostly harmonious relationship between the city and the vast North Sea. I appreciate how largely uncommercial this museum is: there is no attempt to be controversial or flashy and spectacular in order to increase visitations. There is no override pageantry or blatant attempts to push a particular perspective. Instead, there is all of the complicated and comprehensive curiosity and thoughtfulness that should define the mission of a museum. I felt a profound sense of serenity being surrounded by the paintings of the ships of distant ages. As an environmentalist, I was initially a little worried about the prevalence of the oil and natural gas exhibits, but in reality, the exhibition is quite balanced, portraying the importance of the industry to the history of the city while also exposing its controversies over the decades. Great museum, and I hope that all those who are interested in the history of Aberdeen go here.

great experience at the Maritime Museum, the top two floors were incredibly fascinating, getting to see the Murchison Platform in a smaller scale with incredible detail with other bits and bobs of the oil and gas industry. The bottom few floors do get a little boring when you start with something so cool. I would suggest starting ground up for sure.

Fabulous free maritime museum detailing the history of the North Sea, Scottish Oil and Gas exploration. Even to those with some nautical background ot is well worth a visit. Located a stones throw from the docks and all the offshore supply vessels. Multi storey car park literally across the road. Cheap day out in the heart of a bustling city.

Oauuu nice experience to learn to much about ships how works what people works there about petrolier. You have to visit. No ticket...Free...if want to do donations

Excellent museum and very informative. Plenty of exhibits and pictures with detailed information. The museum regularly holds events/talks which are free to attend. Talks are presented by local knowledgeable people who are/was involved in Maritime life. Also Archeology event was great. Lift to all floors with seating areas, toilets and small gift shop on ground floor. Very helpful staff/guides are on hand to answer any questions you may have. A must to visit when you are in Aberdeen.

Was really interesting and is free to go into. There's pots for donations and a cute gift shop. We even scored two jellycats. Had a nice afternoon

If you love the royal family and there history you will really enjoy your day out here..the views around the castle and grounds are lovely..you only allowed to view the ballroom in the castle itself put you can wander around the grounds and forest walks. gift shop tea shop plenty of photo opportunities..plenty of seating scattered around the grounds if you have mobility issues or disabled..you can get a mobility scooter from the gift shop just fill a form in and that enables you to get around the grounds.. also have audio hand heads that narrate for you around the castle and gardens ..and a map with the numbers on for you to press on the audio machine..staff polite and friendly..coach/car parks..can get very busy at peak times..put definitely worth a visit...

🏰 Went on a day that had great weather which was good. There's a nearby walk to cairns which you can do without paying to get into the grounds, and the grounds themselves have a couple of decent walks. The kitchen gardens were interesting, as were the photos in the ballroom. You can even get down to the banks of the river Dee and have a wee paddle!

While I do think Balmoral Castle is worth a visit, it is important to realize that you are basically paying (a hefty fee!) to visit the beautiful castle grounds. There is very little of the actual castle that you can visit, and in that small ballroom section that you can, you can’t take photos or video. There is (of course) a well appointed cafe and gift shop and clean toilets. There’s a small paid parking lot a short walk from the ticket booth. It’s quite a bit of walking if you want to explore the majority of the grounds so keep that in mind.

Beautiful. Helpful security staff who guided us to disabled parking. Once inside the grounds we enjoyed the beauty of Balmoral. Stunning. Even heard and caught sight of an eagle flying overhead. Visited the cafe and shop. All staff very happy and friendly.

The castle looks exactly like what most would imagine a Lego castle to look like! The grounds and the inside of the castle are an interesting and fun showcase of the royal family’s presence in Scotland. Everything is well kept and pretty, helped by its location within one of the most beautiful parts of Scotland. Go on a day with good weather, and you won’t want to leave. If you’re in Aberdeenshire or the Cairngorms, it’s absolutely worth a detour.

We did a combination of a walk around the woods behind the grounds, which was beautiful and free, and the castle itself. The grounds are beautifully well kept and the castle itself is stunning. Didn’t get a chance to go inside the castle as tickets for that were booked out two months ahead. Make sure you take some time to walk alongside the river as well.

We where in the area staying at Ballater and decided last minute to pop to Balmoral Castle. It’s about £15pp to enter the grounds. Oh. Also £5 to park the car all day just a minutes walk from the entrance. Lots of beautiful walks through the estate and the castle is wonderful. You are only allowed into one room of the castle as it’s the queens personal residence. There was a lovely display in there made up of about 2000 floating glass salmon ( had been on display at the Glasgow climate change conference prior) and some information about the estate. I found it quite interesting. There’s also a coffee shop and gift shop both nicely stocked. All round well worth a visit. Shame the queen didn’t invite us up for afternoon tea 😉

Wonderful place to visit in Scotland. The ticket costs £ 15 to enter and includes maps and a detailed audio tour. There's a cafe, gift shop and a hiking trail. The ballroom is also accessible but there's no photography allowed inside. The castle and the land is absolutely beautiful. If you hike towards the top, you can see the whole castle from there (picture included). Overall, a very enjoyable trip with family/friends or alone (if that's what you prefer).

This is an absolutely amazing place. It is so beautiful and the grounds are spectacular. It was worth every penny to enter. We spent 5 hours walking the grounds and taking it all in. The staff that we interacted with were brilliant. So friendly and eager to tell you all you could want to know. Very informative. Take your time, enjoy, and most of all, just be present.

A very special spot. Stunning in the autumn. Free entry. We stopped at the cafe for a top quality coffee & lunch. Lovely gift shop. Friendly and helpful staff also.

Does not get better! Awesome to be able to walk the grounds and have cup of tea with scones at the cafe! was nice to be able to to enjoy the grounds and have a seat to enjoy the beauty. Nice walk along the river and enjoy the beauty of nature! Would highly recommend going here any time of the year

Visited over Easter weekend. Castle not yet open but grounds open and free of charge. Despite not being able to to inside really enjoyed being able to enjoy exploring the grounds without crowds despite being a holiday weekend. The shop and cafe was open, and really enjoyed the Balmoral Estate Venison Pie. Parking is still chargeable over the bridge at £5 per day, the machines take card payments.

We were there on Saturday, paid £37 for 2 adults and 2 children, late entry after 4pm. Loads of space to walk. There is entertainment at the moment, you are following path to get answers about red squirrels, kids enjoyed it.

Thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The gardens and woods area are great to walk around although we did find the map a little confusing! Really interesting seeing the parts of the castle that you can see and well worth the drive across the mountains to get there.

Beautiful grounds. Would recommend the audio tour highly. Can be done quickly in an hour, but to get a true appreciation it should have 2 hours. Staff are friendly, gift shop is great. Expect 10-15min before and after to walk to/from the car park.

It was great to visit these place , shame u can't get inside but the other way I wouldn't like people wondering around my house so can understand. The oyster room was available to enter was ball room which was amazing with a lots of royal family pictures . Ground of the castle been great we was lucky to have a nice weather so we spend most of the day wondering around. Coffee shop very nice we had a cream tea .

Didn’t get to go inside but the outside was lovely. The queen certainly was in a beautiful place in her last days spent here. Photogenic scenery especially in the fall. There are available toilets and a cafe on the premises too, though I wish they had a couple more vegan options.

Huge area to walk and relax. You can see the garden, the castle or just relax on the grass. The parking space is limited so it is advised to come early.

Not worth the money at all! I thought that we were able to get inside but you actually only pay to visit the gardens. I mean it’s nice and all but not worth the price as you can find nice gardens everywhere else. Also the parking isn’t free and for the price of the ticket I think it’s a shame. And the cherry on the cake is that there are only one toilets that are far away from the main entrance. Also it’s portable toilets… I visited Windsor and Holyrood Palace and to me it was much more worth it. I don’t recommend unfortunately. We also saw dogs were kept in tiny cages and seemed very sad. I don’t know the context but this is really shocking.

A good walk in the woods with the view of the castle and a riverside walk. It took us around 1.5h to finish the green route. There’s also a nice coffee shop and a merchandise shop.

If you’re in the area, it’s definitely worth the visit not just for the history but for the walking trails and outdoor activities. There are multiple gardens and numerous (4 or more) walking trails throughout the grounds that are open to the public. Pedestrians can walk the grounds and all the way up to the balmoral castle. When we visited, the castle was closed (not sure if guests are even allowed inside; pretty sure they are not as the home is still an active residence for the royals). Beautiful views and walking paths near the river. The cafe had pretty good cakes and other bakes, and the coffee (lattes especially) were good too. The walking paths are very easy terrain with barely any slope or elevation change. Most paths are gravel or paved. Dogs and kids welcome. Can be busy and touristy. I rated a four because there are definitely better hikes in the area but definitely still a neat visit for royal family and UK history.

This is our second visit to Balmoral, have to say it never disappoints. OK so the castle isn't open to the public, but the grounds are and are so nice to walk around. Dogs are also welcome, and are allowed in the cafe.

Nice visit to the castle, we visited in May so the castle wasn't open, only the ballroom. Beautiful gardens. Had the pleasure of seeing red squirrels.

Great historical location full of history. The grounds are exceptional, and the folks we met there were very nice telling us the gistory. Didn’t know it was the second castle built there. Of course, that was in the late 19th century.

Went on the expedition tour booked quite far in advance as they only do 2 a day it was amazing, Stuart our guide was incredibly knowlegeable i could have listened all day! the tour took us all around the estate took us over the 2 hours and at the end we managed to see the red deer, we were also able to take the dog in the car we just had to take our own cover to protect the seat

Definately worth going to! We were so lucky to snag a reservation of the Expedition Tour. There were only 2 of us on the tour, but the personalized tour with our exceptional guide, Gavin, was awesome! 2+ hrs of information and exploration of a fraction of the 25,000 acres. We went early and took photos of the highland cows and walked around the castle, but the tour was awesome. We highly recommend. Seeing the monuments strewn throughout the property, the staff properties, the reforesting efforts they’re undertaking across the property. The places in the far parts of the property where the queen would go. Just a very exceptional tour, filled with a lot of information about the future of this stunning property.

Visited on the way back home from Durness. Very emotional as you walk through the gates, still hasn't sunk in! Beautiful, historic place, great walks, very dog friendly, disabled facilities, on site toilets, cafe and gift shop onsite. Car park is pay and display (not working at the time so free parking). Well worth a visit. God save the king.

One of the best days out in Scotland, come before the royals arrive in late summer so you have access to the entire grounds. The cafe is excellent and not expensive, the history is fabulous and extensive. Well worth the trip.

Great historical place to Visit. They didn't allow visitors within the Castle. I guess that's because I went during snow fall and the end of December. The exterior view was great.

What a beautiful castle and the grounds are stunning. Thoroughly enjoyed the time spent there. Visited through a coach holiday but would recommend it.

Absolutely loved this place Great to visit on a cold and windy day but it's a great place to visit no matter the weather. Free to get in though you can make a donation if you wish Lots of lovely large green houses with a fantastic selection of plants from around the world placed in different zones I particularly liked the Victorian zone and the dry zone with the cacti You can walk around at your leisure have a seat on numerous benches and just admire the plants Well worth a visit

Absolute mesmerising garden. Best one I've ever seen. Loved the vibrant flowers and the interior structure. It's so soothing and calm and refreshing.

Love this place! I come every time I’m in Aberdeen; really nice selection of plants & an amazing cactus room! It’s free entry (but there’s the ability to leave a donation) - a really nice and affordable afternoon out.

Free, relaxing, wonderful to walk around at your leisure. Marvellous plants. Great coffee shop.

Loved it, lovely garden with plants and flowers from all over the world. Gorgeous, decorated with love for nature.

Lovely place! Had some lunch and after went to see the garden, was very fun also had ice cream after

Truly amazing place, I cannot believe it's free. Exceptional collection of Agave, Aloe, Opuntia and other succulents.

Lovely indoor gardens free and a great range of plants from tropical to arid deserts. Plus it's free.

Lovey place to visit. Well kept. Hats off to those responsible for its upkeep 👍

A wonerful attraction located within the impressive Duthie Park close to Aberdeen centre. The gardens are enclosed within a series of linked glazed greenhouses. From the moment you walk in through main entrance you see wonderful colour even in January when I went. Also the sound of flowing water from the indoor streams add to the experience. You are guided round by following indoor footpaths back to the start. Highlights are the house with an incredible array of cacti. Other areas with probably different atmosphere control almost feel tropical. Some sections are staff only which are set aside to grow on young plants etc. Fantastic attraction, completely free & well worth spending an hour to do a full circuit or even more to read all the information boards more closely. Plenty of clean WC's & adjoining cafe/restaurant which I didn't sample. Highly recommended especially on a cold, wet January day.

A fabulous botanic garden that surprisingly is free! You can easily take a relaxed stroll around here for an hour, exploring the many different garden themes. There are benches everywhere to sit down and have lunch or read a book. The variety of plants is very impressive. There are free toilets around as well, and a cafe to have a cuppa. If you want to escape into a free world of colour and be reminded of how beautiful nature can be, do visit, you won’t regret.

Even in winter with snow on the ground outside, a wonderful display under glass. Bigger than expected. A delight and worthy of support.

Amazing place , recommend to check online if is open . We arrived once and it was closed unfortunately. First of all place is absolutely free , donation box is by the entrance together with contact less reader. It's unbelievable it is for free place is huge and very well maintained. We love plants so we spend hours these and definitely coming back in wormer months to visits outdoor part of the gardens . Recommend as well to visit restaurant by the garden, good prices and nice food.

Lovely garden, definitely recommend visiting. Has many different species of plants.

Lovely quiet space, when it's not too busy. I was attending a gardening workshop as part of Climate Week North East. It was brilliant, very instructive and inclusive. I wish there were more of these, open to the public.

Beautiful place, you could spend a good amount of time exploring the different areas. Only thing I'd ask for more of is more signs explaining each plant! I'd love to learn more.

I've been coming to this place for a lot longer than I'd like to admit. It honestly hasn't changed much, it's still a lovely place to visit. Plenty of beautiful plants and great atmosphere. It's not a place to rush through. Take your time and enjoy every plant, big or small. It's quite relaxing. I can't wait to take my kids back when the plants are blooming. Entry is free. It's not suitable for wheelchairs. There's stairs but there's plenty of places to sit. I would love to see the place extended. Some of those trees which I've known for most of my life are getting big haha. Note: It IS a shame to see people have been carving their names into the cactus. The Youtube generation clearly have nothing better to do. Shame to see so many damaged plants in that area.

Cannot recommend it highly enough. What an incredibly warm welcome, which continued, (I also quickly visited the cafe, where i had a tasty but generous slice of cake) I met some museum managers as I explored, we chatted about the events and history, was even offered a Christmas chocolate by staff as I left. Lots of history, but the visit made by the people. The museum used the last few years wisely, the presentation of the galleries is great, easy to read interpretation, with clear font, graphics and nicely laid out cabinets. It feels updated and modern, yet has lots on display to appeal to history lovers. Also great if you like swords and silverware.

Amazing displays and super helpful guides the entire way through the museum! Worth every minute it takes to go through it all!

An absolutely first class military museum, well managed with outstanding exhibits with a knowledgeable and friendly staff, a history lesson in itself. Also a comfortable and clean cafe area with very reasonable prices. Not to be missed if you’re anywhere in or around Aberdeen.

A fantastic day out for the whole family. There's a little trail of Lego figures for the kids to find as they go round. There's plenty of parking, no wait to enter and the staff and volunteers were extremely helpful and friendly. Under 5s go free, likewise for Blue Light Card holders. The World War 1 trench is well worth a visit!

Guide tour and all the staff were so welcoming and nice! Plus the cafe had a delicious gluten free cake!! The museum itself takes you through the history of the Gordon Highlander's batalion first with a video recap, and then through a series of vitrines exposing important objects and cloth items recapping each achievement.

A great military museum to visit when anyone is in Aberdeen. The audio guide came in very handy during the tour. Gives a good historical account of one of Scotland's elite units

One of the best museums I have visited in many years - including London. The replica 1st world war trench was an eye-opener even for a history buff. We had a fantastic guide who was very knowledgeable over the details. I do feel a little sad that such great and famous regiment, with a second to none fighting history, is no more. Victim of cost saving and consolidation. Long may their memory endure.

A wonderful museum with an impressive collection. The building itself is pretty and has all the modern amenities which allow comfortable experience for guests of every age/ability. There's a lot to see inside, but it's not overdone. All exhibition rooms are well-designed and very aesthetic. There are also some interactive elements. I have to say you don't need to be a military freak to enjoy this. A lot of stuff like the silverware collection or little bits and pieces of soldiers' equipment can be interesting to everyone. I however am a freak so I especially enjoyed the weapons collection, medals from many different campaigns and of course the famous WW1 trench which is located on the outside. Sadly it was raining when I visited so I didn't take pictures, but on the other hand it only added to the experience. Hats off to the folks who designed and built it, it's a work of art. There was a young guide with us, who was super-passionate about WW1 and had a great storytelling talent. For more sensitive audience and kids this may be a slightly heavy topic, so keep that in mind. All in all, one of Aberdeen's top attractions. A definite must-see.

Nice and interesting museum to visit at any time, it can take one to two hours to see all the exhibits. They welcome you very kindly and there are several guides to take care of you. They also offer you a little tour through a full-size World War I trench with all its props including a machine gun nest. The coffee lounge is also very nice and convenient.

Beautiful old building and nicely arranged exhibition. Try a guided tour if there is available. We really enjoyed the guided tour with a volunteer retired army officer. The trench outside the building is also very interesting

A wonderfully comprehensive museum, set in a beautifully historic building in Aberdeen. The exhibits are impressive, and you are given a phone recorded guide to go around the museum at your own pace. The staff are all enthusiastic and knowledgeable, and the tours are also child friendly.

We visited the museum on Tuesday, sadly I can't remember the name of the gentleman that gave us a tour around but honestly he was so much better than expected, very knowledgeable with a great sense of humour which meant we were exchanging jokes for the most part while learning about the history associated with this beautiful building. The silver room was very interesting as was the armoury. If we'd have known how much we'd have enjoyed it we'd have certainly taken the guide up on the 2.5 hour tour, it would've been worth every second.

Great visit here. I came here looking for my family association with the Gordon Highlanders. My Great Uncle Francis Left Keith with the Highlanders for France with the B.E.F WW2. Also my grandfather was attached to the HD from El Alamein to Bremerhaven. Great facilities and very interesting day indeed

A lovely history and museum of the Gordon Regiment. The staff are fantastic, full of knowledge and friendly. The cafe is nice and well priced. Both a haunting and humbling experience especially with the trenches.

The most impressive experience we ever had in a museum visit. My partner and I visited the museum yesterday. We arrived with a warm welcome and informative introduction. The design of the visit flow is amazingly smart: starting with a video and then a pathway by critical moments in history, then there was a very knowledgeable lady who brought us to the replica of trenches in WWI and told us many interesting stories. All the staff there were very passionate, friendly and professional. I'd have rated this with 10 out of 10. Highly recommended if you have an afternoon time to visit this wonderful place.