Huntly Castle
We are delighted to welcome you to Huntly Castle. Find out more about visiting at historyawaits.scot
Remarkable for its splendid architecture, Huntly Castle served as a baronial residence for five centuries.
Its many impressive features include a fine heraldic sculpture and inscribed stone friezes. The earliest stronghold on the site sheltered Robert the Bruce in the 14th century.
Events and Activities at Huntly Castle:
Easter Eggsplorer Trails
07 - 10 April 2023
Get ready for a historic Easter trail through some of our most iconic sites including castles, abbeys and forts! Work out who has been stealing all the Easter Eggs- your suspects are Ruth the Cat, Grace the Falcon, Dougie the Dog and Wilfred the Wolf. Hunt down all of our Easter egg pictures at the site, each with a letter, and use the letters to spell out who the sneaky culprit is. If you correctly solve the challenge, a chocolate treat awaits!
Drop-in event. Entry is in included in admission. For more information call 0131 668 8885 or email events@hes.scot
Holding the Castle for the King
08 - 09 July 2023
Meet the soldiers holding Huntly for the King. See the weapons and clothes of 17th century soldiers garrisoning the castle. Learn about the history of Huntly Castle and the role of the Gordons in serving the Stewart kings of Scotland over the centuries. Hear from Royalist and Covenanting soldiers who will talk and demonstrate the use of cannon, musket, pike and sword.
Entry is in included in admission, 12pm-4pm. For more information call 0131 668 8885 or email events@hes.scot
