Get out and about in Aberdeen and surrounding area
Get out and about in Aberdeen and surrounding area
Get out and about in Aberdeen and surrounding area
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Drum Castle, Garden<br />
<strong>and</strong> Estate<br />
The woodl<strong>and</strong> walk takes you through the Old Wood of Drum,<br />
which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. There is also<br />
a farml<strong>and</strong> trail where you can look <strong>out</strong> for red kites. The<br />
grounds conta<strong>in</strong> rare trees <strong>and</strong> shrubs <strong>and</strong> the garden of<br />
historic roses is a treat for all the senses. Small adventure<br />
play <strong>area</strong>.<br />
DIRECTIONS<br />
By bus Stagecoach Bluebird<br />
bus 201, 202 <strong>and</strong> 203 then 20<br />
m<strong>in</strong>ute walk (some up hill)<br />
to the castle<br />
By car Off A93, 3 miles west<br />
of Peterculter, 8 miles east<br />
of Banchory <strong>and</strong> 10 miles<br />
west of <strong>Aberdeen</strong>. Park<strong>in</strong>g<br />
available<br />
ENTRY For current details<br />
please see website or<br />
telephone opposite<br />
OPEN For current details<br />
please see website or<br />
telephone opposite<br />
FACILITIES<br />
Tearoom with high chair,<br />
picnic <strong>area</strong><br />
Toilets <strong>and</strong> baby chang<strong>in</strong>g<br />
facilities<br />
FURTHER DETAILS<br />
Drumoak, by Banchory<br />
AB31 5EY<br />
Castle: 0844 493 2161<br />
Ranger Service:<br />
0844 493 2167<br />
www.nts.org.uk<br />
Attractions <strong>and</strong> Other Places<br />
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