In Aberdeenshire's region, there are 263 castles. It is the region with the highest number of castles in Scotland and is well-known as Scotland's Castle Country.Some of Scotland's castles date as far back as the 13th century. All Scottish castles are unique and were built depending on wealth and status at the time. Scotland's Castle Trail Aberdeenshire covers 17 castles to be explored and we have pre-designed a day tour itinerary to help you visit up to 4 castles: Dunnottar Castle, Castle Fraser, Crathes Castle, and Craigievar Castle. You can customize Scotland's Castle Trail Aberdeenshire! *Many castles are not opened all year round (only during the season)**You need to book in advance the ticket entrance for the castles if you wish to visit their interiors. Pre-booking is required due to COVID-19 restrictions.*Times and routes depending on your choice of castles.