Access
Carers tickets
In line with best practice in the visitor attractions industry, visitors with disabilities are treated on an equal basis with all other visitors and entry is charged at the appropriate admission category rate - Adult/Concession/Child. Proof of disability is not required.
We recognise that some disabled visitors may need help to visit our sites and we offer free entry for accompanying carers, these can be added when making your booking. Please note this is limited to two carers per transaction.
Parking
The car park is level tarmac.
Visitors can be dropped off at the castle entrance by arrangement - please call 01975 651 460.
Approach to site
The castle is 350m from the car park along a loose gravel path up a hill with a gradient of 1:5. There is also a kissing gate (75cm wide).
Visitor centre
The visitor centre is on the first floor, which is reached via 12 stone steps (with handrail). There is an induction loop at the counter.
Monument
At the ground level is a reconstructed whisky still.
On the first floor are:
- an officer’s apartment
- the reconstruction of the kitchen
From the first floor:
- a spiral staircase of 30 steps (with handrail) leads to the cellars
- a timber staircase of 14 steps (with handrail) leads to a reconstruction of the soldiers’ barracks on the second floor
Two further flights of 14 timber steps each (with handrail) lead to the third and fourth floors.
Toilets
There are no toilet facilities at Corgarff Castle.
The nearest adapted toilet is at:
Spar
Bellabeg
Strathdon
AB36 8UL
Dogs
Assistance dogs are permitted at all our sites and within roofed areas.
Visitors' dogs are allowed at Corgarff Castle, but are not permitted in roofed areas.
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and not left unattended at any time. Owners must pick up after their dogs.
