Find Scotland Tours that visit Corgarff Castle.
| Address: | Corgarff, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, AB36 8YP |
| Operated by: | Historic Scotland |
| Opening Hours: | 1 April to 30 September, Monday to Sunday 9.30am to 6.30pm 1 October to 31 March, Monday to Sunday 9.30am to 4.30pm Last tickets sold at 6pm (4pm in winter) Closed 25th, 26th December and 1st, 2nd January |
| Admission: | £ 4.50 adult, £ 2.25 child, £ 3.50 senior |
| Parking: | Yes |
| Languages: | English |
| Accessibility: | To the west pavilion only, no access to the tower. |
| Toilets: | No |
| Shop: | Yes |
| Cafe/Restaurant: | No |
Corgarff Castle is a 16th century, four-storey tower house that was heavily modified in 1748 when it was converted into a fort with the addition of two single-storey pavilions and the outer star shaped wall. The star shape design ensures that all parts of the wall are covered by 2 angles of fire.
The castle guarded the Cock Bridge to Tomintoul pass and its strategic importance made it a frequent target during the Jacobite rebellions. The castle has been burnt on 3 occassions.
The castle has been restored to appear as it would have done between 1748 and 1831, when it was bought by the Government and used as a military garrison. It now contains an exhibition and reconstruction of an 18th century barrack room. There is also a display showing an old whisky still, because the castle was used as a base for hunting out illicit distillers.
The castle is just a short distance from the A939, at Cock Bridge, so worth a visit if you have got a Historic Scotland Explorer Pass.
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Last Updated: 10/01/2008