Delgatie Castle

Most recently the home of the late Capt. Hay of Delgatie, Feudal Baron, the Castle has largely been in the Hay family for the last 650 years. It was taken from the Earl of Buchan after the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, when Robert the Bruce routed the invading English army. Mary Queen of Scots stayed at Delgatie for three days after the Battle of Cirrichie in 1562. Her bedchamber is on view to the visitor.

Like many Scottish castles, Delgatie was rebuilt in the 16th century. The invention of the siege gun necessitated greater fortifications, and the 1570 rebuilding provided 8-14 feet thick walls. The main tower dates from about 1100, while its final extension with the battlement walk above the string course was completed in 1579. Both wings were added in 1743 with the chapel and dovecote on the west and the kitchen and servants' quarters on the east.

Weddings

For that once in a lifetime experience let us help you to arrange a very special wedding day here at Delgatie Castle. We can arrange your minister, your music, your flowers and that extra special meal cooked on the premises and all made from local produce of your choice.

A truly unforgettable wedding day has 4 essential elements – love, family and friends, a lovely location and someone to make sure that everything runs smoothly. Here at Delgatie we cannot guarantee the first two but we are excellent at providing the third and the fourth elements. We will endeavor to ensure that your day is a truly unique day for you. We will work closely with you to help coordinate other services you require from catering for your reception to your wedding cake; arrange flowers, photographer and piper. We focus entirely on implementing your wishes so you can enjoy the occasion and create memories you will cherish for years to come.

Delgatie is an intimate venue therefore we can only offer weddings for up to 50 people.

When planning the menu for your special day we work with you to determine your requirements. Our food is freshly prepared in our kitchen and we use fresh local ingredients where we can including fish from Macduff, and locally sourced beef and lamb. A wide range of Vegetarian dishes are also offered.

Accommodation

Delgatie Castle is one of the most ancient and historic Scottish castles, set peacefully in its extensive grounds in the magnificent and unspoilt geographic tapestry of Scotland . It is situated three miles from Turriff, the site of the first skirmish in the civil war between the Covenanters and the Royalists in May 1639.

Holidays are about getting away to where you can forget the pressures of everyday living - about unwinding in fresh surroundings. Here in the peace and tranquillity of. Delgatie Estate you will have your own country hideaway, with the forest on your doorstep.

Holidaymakers are welcome to walk through the Estate and the forests.

The location

The Castle's location provides an ideal touring base for visiting some of Scotland 's most majestic scenery. Many of the loveliest areas of the Highlands are easily accessible; Speyside, the Cairngorms, Her Majesty, the Queen's Scottish home - Balmoral, the village of Braemar with its annual highland gathering of world-wide renown, and Aboyne with its more friendly and informal games. The historic site of the grim Battle of Culloden is but an hour's drive away.

Apart from tourist highlights, Delgatie is within easy reach of many quiet local beaches, potteries, antique shops and some of the world's best known whisky distilleries. There is an excellent golf course locally and others of high standard within easy reach. There are numerous rivers nearby that offer excellent fishing for salmon or trout. Delgatie offers its own tranquil lake where the best of rainbow and brown trout may be caught from dusk till dawn.