Brodie Castle

Brodie
Forres
Moray
IV36 2TE

Tel: +44 (0)1309 641 371


Set in peaceful parkland, this fine 16th century tower house is packed with enough art and antiques to keep connoisseurs happy all day. It contains fine French furniture, English, continental and Chinese porcelain and a major collection of paintings, including 17th century Dutch art, 19th century English watercolours, Scottish Colourists and early 20th century works. The magnificent library contains some 6,000 volumes.

The castle itself was the home of the Brodie family until the late 20th century. In fact the family's association with the area goes back further than the building of the castle, possibly as far as 1160 when it is believed Malcolm IV gave these lands to the Brodies. In 1645, the castle came under attack from Montrose's army and sustained some damage, but thankfully survived. Today, you can see the additions made to the building in the 17th and 19th centuries.

The Grounds

The grounds in spring are carpeted with a unique collection of daffodils. You are free to explore sheltered woodland walks and stroll by the pond, where you can observe the estate's varied wildlife from the specially constructed hides.

 

Opening Times
(2007 times)
Castle:
31st March to 30th April: Daily 10.30am - 5.00pm.

1st May to 30th June: Sunday to Thursday 10.30am - 5.00pm.

1st July to 31st August: Daily 10.30am - 5.00pm.

1st September to 31st October: Sunday to Thursday 10.30am - 5.00pm.
Last tour starts at 4.30pm.

Tearoom and Shop: Same dates as castle 11.00am - 4.00pm. Last entry to tearoom 4.00pm.

Grounds: all year daily 9.30am - sunset.

Admission Charges
(2007 prices)
Castle Adult £8.00; Concession £5.00; Family (2 adults + up to 4 children) £20.00; Family (1 adult + up to 4 children) £16.00.

Directions
Off A96 4½ miles west of Forres and 24 miles east of Inverness.
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