Kincardine Castle
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Sleeps 22 / £POA
Kincardine is one of Scotland’s finest Victorian Castles set amidst 3,000 acres in the heart of Royal Deeside. A wonderful location for large family gatherings and corporate groups.
Kincardine Castle is a private family home offering Scottish country house hospitality in the majestic surroundings of Royal Deeside. Built as a fashionable Victorian country retreat, the castle has been entertaining guests since the 1890s. Kincardine continues to welcome guests on holiday, for house parties, weddings, family celebrations and corporate retreats.
Kincardine is set amidst 3,000 acres in the heart of Royal Deeside. Sitting in an elevated position overlooking the River Dee, you will enjoy breath-taking views over Royal Deeside and beyond to the Cairngorms and Lochnagar.
The gardens surrounding the Castle are a delight. Meander through the walled garden with its beautiful Laburnum Walk, as well as their kitchen garden (the Kincardine chef uses this produce to prepare your delicious meals). Enjoy the woodland garden, with 120 varieties of rhododendrons and azaleas, and the abundant wildflower meadows.
There are multiple marquee sites within the surrounding Park and Gardens, able to accommodate any size of event.
Kincardine Castle can be the unforgettable backdrop for a grand Scottish wedding or the stunning setting for a more personal ceremony. Whatever the scale of your celebration, Kincardine Castle can make your special day perfect.
The Kincardine Chef uses a variety of delicious, fresh ingredients; local produce wherever possible. The Estate itself produces venison and other game if you are feeling adventurous. Kincardine Castle has two of the best chefs in Scotland living within a stone’s throw – they will prepare an unforgettable feast and can accommodate almost any budget.
Kincardine work with specialist wine merchants to supply the Castle with champagne and wine to your taste and budget. We always recommend sourcing some of the drink locally as well – whisky is often a popular addition to the menu. Butler service from Rosset Bespoke Butlers.
Lots to enjoy in the surrounding area, including Whisky Tasting at the Royal Lochnagar Distillery, fishing on the River Dee, local golf courses include Braemar, Aboyne and Cruden Bay, as well as visiting Balmoral Castle and Crathie Kirk, the church the Royal family use when in Scotland.
Kincardine is available exclusively on a fully catered and staffed basis for up to 22 guests, for a minimum 2 night stay.
Onsite staff work closely with you to create a customised experience that meets your specific needs and preferences, with a dedicated and attentive service throughout.
Situated only 35 minutes from Aberdeen Airport, 2 hrs from Inverness, 2.5 hours from Edinburgh and 3 hours from Glasgow.
Accommodation
Kincardine offers exclusive use of the castle and grounds for your event or stay. The castle is set in mature gardens and parkland, with a beautiful Walled Garden, in the heart of a 3,000 acre estate overlooking the River Dee.
Kincardine Castle is a grand Scottish country house that feels like home. The comfortable bedrooms are tastefully furnished with family antiques and are perfect for relaxation after a day enjoying the spectacular surroundings of Royal Deeside.
With 12 well-appointed bedrooms, Kincardine Castle sleeps up to 22 in ten double/twin bedrooms and two singles. All bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms with the exception of one single room which has a private bathroom.
Guests have access to all the castle’s grand public rooms, including the Great Hall, Drawing Room and Dining Room.
The Dining Room is an inspiring setting for grand dinners, intimate lunches or large receptions. The Dining Room table seats up to 22 guests.
The Great Hall is a grand oak panelled hall with a large open fire lending itself to entertaining. The Great Hall seats up to 56 guests; ideal for larger banquets, receptions and parties.
The Drawing room offers unrivalled views on 3 aspects over spectacular Scottish hills, filled with antique furniture, opulent paintings and comfortable seating around a warm fire.
The Servants’ Hall (Board Room) is light and capacious with state-of-the-art amenities available on request. This room on the ground floor is easily accessible for wheel-chairs.
The Bedrooms:
Ten double / twin bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms
Two single bedrooms with ensuite / private bathroom
Two further single bedrooms with private bathrooms are provided on the ground floor for the use of staff.
Mrs Pickering’s Room: This was where Mrs Pickering, who built Kincardine Castle, had her private sitting room. 4-poster super king size bed, ensuite with bath and shower over.
Maggie’s Room: Maggie grew up at Kincardine and continues to use this room when she visits now. Double/twin, ensuite with bath and shower over.
Wigglesworth: One of the two architects who designed Kincardine Castle. The bedhead, depicting two love birds, is the original overmantel from the Drawing Room fireplace, taken down in the 1930s. Super king size bed, ensuite with shower.
Niven: The other of the two architects who designed Kincardine Castle. This room has a turret and faces east, catching the morning sun. Double / twin, ensuite with bath and shower over
Emslie: Named after the hapless decorator who once applied the wallpaper in this room inside out. Double / twin, ensuite bath with shower over.
The Austen Room: Named after Pride & Prejudice author Jane Austen, (a Bradford great-aunt), featuring memorabilia relating to her family home, Chawton House. 4-poster super king size bed, ensuite with bath and shower over
The Chinese Bed Room: Features an exquisite Chinese Day Bed dating from 1780 which takes centre place in this room. Large single bed (sleeps two cosily), ensuite with bath and shower over.
Old King Cole: For 85 years this room was decorated in Old King Cole wallpaper. Double/twin, ensuite with bath and shower over.
The Cook’s Room: A snug room where the all-important Cook slept during the Castle’s Victorian heyday. Double, ensuite with shower.
Nini’s Room: Jim Nielly, known as Nini by the young children in the house, used this room in the 1950s during his time as Brigadier Bradford’s soldier servant. Single, private bath.
The Housekeeper’s Room: The sunlit south-facing bedroom overlooking the park, where the Housekeeper once slept. Double / twin, ensuite with shower.
The Butler’s Room: Another sun-lit south-facing bedroom overlooking the park, originally for the Butler. Twin beds, ensuite with shower (wheelchair accessible).
Bedrooms provide bath robes, toiletries from Penhaligon and hairdryer.
Cots available on request.
House Facilities:
Entrance Hall
Great Hall
Dining Room
Drawing room
Balcony with striking views of Deeside
Walled Garden
Woodland Garden
Cosy fireplaces
Access to Kincardine Estate
Marquee sites by arrangement
Gun room and Locker room by arrangement
High speed Wi-Fi throughout the castle.
35 mins from Aberdeen Airport, Kincardine Castle Estate is perfect for private events, house parties, family gatherings, weddings, corporate events, country sports and film location.
Activities
Royal Deeside, chosen by the Royal Family for successive generations, has a wealth of leisure and country sport opportunities.
Enjoy a day fishing on the spectacular River Dee, stalking for roe or red deer or a day’s pheasant shooting through the beautiful woods and rolling farmland available.
Walking and cycling are wonderful ways to experience the magnificent scenery of the local area, Kincardine can suggest itineraries to suit all ranges of interests and abilities.
The Estate can also offer guided e-bike tours, wildlife photography, foraging or horse riding.
Kincardine is in easy reach of several world-class golf courses, such as Royal Aberdeen, Cruden Bay and Murcar Links – Dornoch and St Andrews are also reachable. There are 35 courses within a 30-mile radius.
If you prefer something less active, Kincardine can arrange a wide variety of other activities to make your stay unforgettable – shopping trips, distillery tours, castle tours or whisky tasting.
Kincardine have some of the best fishing beats in Scotland for salmon and trout with normal water levels allowing fishing from the banks.
A rare opportunity to stalk Roe Bucks on the estate. Stalking is over mixed farmland and woodland covering over 3,000 acres.
Sporting
Kincardine have some of the best fishing beats in Scotland for salmon and trout with normal water levels allowing fishing from the banks.
A rare opportunity to stalk Roe Bucks on the estate. Stalking is over mixed farmland and woodland covering over 3,000 acres.
Pheasant shooting can be arranged.
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