We are a multifaceted Scottish estate with something for everyone. For our day visitors, we have one of the oldest and largest walled kitchen gardens in Britain, cafe, children's play and shop. For longer visits, we have luxury castle accommodation, cottages, fishing and country pursuits. For events, we have a brand new wedding venue for up to 250 guests as well as our intimate orangery option. Select one of our options below and see where your visit will take you.
March & April – ‘Nature’s bridge from winter into Spring.’
April 4, 2024Despite the continuing cold, wet weather, seed sowing is in full swing, the greenhouses so full of seedlings that the gardeners are finding it difficult to make a space! Ed, … Read More
March Fishing Round-Up
March 27, 2024Blog 2 – March 27th March started off with the river levels continuing to drop off from the high water in February. With not many guests out on the river, … Read More
Gordon Castle Fishing
March 15, 2024After a very destructive off season, with 5 significant storms, which caused considerable damage to our river banks and tracks, we did manage to get fishers on the river for … Read More
Winter Blog
February 9, 2024‘Anyone who thinks gardening begins in the spring and ends in the fall, is missing the best part of the whole year: for gardening begins in January with the dream.’ … Read More
I heard a bird sing in the dark of December
December 18, 2023I heard a bird sing In the dark of December, A magical thing, And sweet to remember: “We are nearer to spring Than we were in September.” Oliver Herford, “Hope,” … Read More
The earth is growing quiet
November 29, 2023“The earth is growing quiet. It is making its bed, a winter bed for flowers and small creatures. The bed is white and silent, and much life can hide beneath … Read More