Braemar Castle

04/09/2026

Just a gentle reminder that Braemar Castle will be CLOSED tomorrow for the Braemar Gathering.

Apologies for any inconvenience. We’ll reopen as normal on Sunday 6th September.

Enjoy the celebrations if you’re heading into the village! Our staff and volunteers will be there too, from highland dancing to taking photos and having a jolly old time! See you there. 😉

02/09/2026

BRAEMAR CASTLE WILL BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY 5th SEPTEMBER 2026

This is due to The Braemar Gathering.

It is going to be a great day at the games- see you all at there!

31/08/2026

Saturday night was filled with music, laughter, and the unmistakable charm of Bothy Ballads. 🎶

Our dining room came alive with stories, humour, and North‑East tradition, shared the way they’re meant to be heard: in good company, with voices raised and spirits high.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped keep this tradition thriving. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

29/08/2026

Lonach Highland Games last week, with the Lonach Highlanders and pipe band marching in honour of the traditions their company has upheld since the early 1800s. Highland companies like Lonach were formed to protect their glens, support their communities, and represent their clans at gatherings a role they continue with pride today. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

It’s a powerful reminder of the shared Highland heritage across Strathdon and Deeside, where clan identity and ceremonial marching have shaped local history for generations. And with the Braemar Gathering taking place next Saturday, we look forward to seeing these traditions celebrated once again. ⚔️

27/08/2026

Bothy Ballads at Braemar Castle this Saturday 29th August is sold out.

There will be no tickets available at the door.

For those who have tickets it will be a fine night!

23/08/2026

Braemar Local History Group will be putting on a fascinating talk about tartan next month.

Make sure you put the date in your diary!

20/08/2026

A fantastic wee video about the Lonach horse and cart which accompanies the Lonach Highlanders every year at their highland games.

Did you know the tradition is supposed to have started with the Lonach Highlanders march to Braemar Castle?!

White Feather Carts & Carriages do a fantastic job! It was a pleasure to have Socks visit the castle a couple of years ago.

19/08/2026

Today marks the anniversary of the beginning of the 1745 Jacobite uprising.

On the 19th of August 1745, Charles Edward Stuart landed at Glenfinnan top of Loch Shiel and raised his standard for the begininning of the 45.