Castle Fraser

General view from SW of Castle Fraser. Digital image of C/44107.
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View of Dr W Douglas Simpson conducting talk in front of Castle Fraser for the National Trust summer school.
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View of Castle Fraser, Aberdeenshire, from WSW. Digital image of C 44101 CN
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View from N.
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Detail of sample dormer on E wing (outside).
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Detail of S most dormer but one on West wing.
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Oblique aerial view centred on the tower-house, taken from the SE.
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Oblique aerial view centred on the tower-house, taken from the E.
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Oblique aerial view centred on the tower-house with the stable block adjacent, taken from the SW.
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General oblique aerial view of the tower-house and its policies, taken from the SW.
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General oblique aerial view of the tower-house and its policies, taken from the SSW.
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General oblique aerial view of the tower-house and its policies with Bennachie in the background, taken from the S.
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Oblique aerial view of the tower-house with walled garden adjacent, taken from the SSW.
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Oblique aerial view of the tower-house with walled garden adjacent, taken from the NNE.
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Oblique aerial view of the tower-house with walled garden adjacent, taken from the N.
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Oblique aerial view of the tower-house with walled garden adjacent, taken from the NW.
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View of Castle Fraser from SE.
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Detail of balustrade at top of E tower, Castle Fraser.
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Detail of shot-holes, Castle Fraser.
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Interior view of Castle Fraser showing view of shot-hole at base of SE tower.
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Interior view of Castle Fraser showing view of worked room or best bedroom.
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Interior view of Castle Fraser showing view of Priest's room.
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View of Castle Fraser from S.
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View of Castle Fraser from North showing detail of N elevation.
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View of courtyard buildings, Castle Fraser.
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Castle Fraser, Cluny, Gordon
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Castle Fraser, Cluny, Gordon
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Detail of turrets, Castle Fraser.
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Castle Fraser. Detail of Coat of Arms on N facade.
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Castle Fraser. Interior. Detail of carving on newel-post of main stair.
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Detail of lintel of window at N end of E wing.
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Detail of sample dormer on NE tower at back.
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Detail of sample dormer on E wing (outside).
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Detail of dormer on NW tower at back.
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Detail of dormer on NW tower (at back).
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Detail of central dormer on W wing (outside).
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Interior. Great Hall, S window, detail of crest on embrasure ceiling.
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Interior. Round tower, ground floor.
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Interior. Entrance hall, detail of ceiling.
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Interior. Entrance hall, looking N.
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Interior. Square tower, kitchen, looking SE.
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Interior. Square tower, detail of staircase.
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Interior. Great Hall, looking S.
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Interior. Great Hall, detail of S wall.
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View from SW.
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Oblique aerial view centred on the tower-house, taken from the ESE.
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View from NE. Digital image of C 44103 CN.
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View from S. Digital image of C 44099 CN
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Castle Fraser. View from N.
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Castle Fraser. Interior. Detail of carving on newel-post of main stair.
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Detail of N'most dormer but one on W wing (outside).
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Oblique aerial view centred on the tower-house, taken from the NW.
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Oblique aerial view of the tower-house, taken from the SE.
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View of Castle Fraser from SE.
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Detail of balustrade at top of SE tower, Castle Fraser.
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View of turret from SE tower, Castle Fraser.
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Detail of shot-hole, Castle Fraser.
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Interior view of Castle Fraser showing detail of chimney piece in Great Hall.
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Interior view of Castle Fraser showing view of Great Hall.
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Interior view of Castle Fraser showing view of shot-hole at base of SE tower.
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Interior view of Castle Fraser showing view of solar room.
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Detail of Coat of Arms on N front of Castle Fraser.
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View of Castle Fraser from south west with a group from the National Trust summer school.
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View of Castle Fraser from north with a group from the National Trust summer School.
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Engraved view of castle from SW.
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Detail of heraldic panel on S front.
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Interior. Entrance hall, looking W, before stripping.
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Interior. Round tower, ground floor.
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Interior. Square tower, detail of staircase looking S.
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Interior. Great Hall, looking E, detail of door to dining room.
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Interior. Great Hall, looking N, detail of door to Miss Elyza's staircase.
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Interior. Great Hall, looking N.
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Interior. Square tower, view of stair through Chapel room doorway.
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Interior. Square tower, second floor, Priest's room, looking E, before stripping.
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Interior. 'Third floor, spare tower'.
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View from SW.
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View from NNE.
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Oblique aerial view of the tower-house with the stable block adjacent, taken from the E.
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Oblique aerial view of the tower-house with walled garden adjacent, taken from the ENE.
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Oblique aerial view centred on the tower-house, taken from the NE.
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Castle Fraser. View of upper part of main block from N. Digital image of AB 1328.
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View of Grampian Fire Brigade appliance in front of main entrance.
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Oblique aerial view centred on the castle, taken from the NW.
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Oblique aerial view centred on the castle with the walled garden adjacent, taken from the S.
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General oblique aerial view centred on the castle, taken from the SE.
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General oblique aerial view centred on the castle, taken from the SE.
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General oblique aerial view centred on the castle, taken from the NW.
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General oblique aerial view centred on the castle, taken from the WNW.
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Castle Fraser. Detail of Coat of Arms on N facade.
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Castle Fraser. Detail of loops on SW side of SE tower.
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Detail of heraldic panel on S front.
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Detail of heraldic panel on S front.
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Detail of sample dormer on E wing (outside).
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Detail of dormer on NW tower (at back).
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Detail of S most dormer on West wing.
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Details

Organisation: Historic Environment Scotland (HES)

Alternative name(s): Castle Fraser Estate; Muchal-in-mar; Muchalls-in-mar

Canmore ID: 18722

Site type: Barmkin (16th Century)(possible), Country House (15th Century), Tower House (16th Century)

County: Aberdeenshire

Parish: Cluny

Council: Aberdeenshire