Lickleyhead Castle

Mount Keen is the most easterly munro in the Cairngorms and one of the nearest to Lickleyhead Castle. It takes roughly an hour and a half to drive from the castle. It's a challenging walk for those who don't get a lot of exercise (like me). I went with my two much fitter teenage sons, who were frequently coaxing me to greater speed.

The rules of the castle and the benefits of travelling with your furry friend.

Imagine a backdrop of stunning highland landscapes, ancient stone walls, and the whispers of history swirling around you. Scottish castles are more than just beautiful structures; they are enchanting venues that evoke romance and charm, making them perfect for intimate gatherings.

A castle wedding transports you and your guests to a fairytale setting. From the moment you step inside, you are enveloped in a world of romance.

Dunnideer, sometimes spelt 'Dunnydeer' is a ruined medieval tower standing on a low hill a few miles away from Lickleyhead Castle. It's...

This is the first in a new blog series exploring the food and associated culture of North East Scotland. The area is rich in unique food...

The weir at Lickleyhead Castle has been a feature at the castle for a very long time. It marks the confluence of the fore and back burns...

About a month ago my wife and I took a trip south to visit Scone Palace in the neighbouring county (to Aberdeenshire) of Perth and...

This part of Aberdeenshire is known as 'The Garioch', pronounced 'GIR-ee'. The area has exceptionally fertile soil which means that as...

While looking for something to do one damp April weekend my wife and I stumbled across a little known but fascinating Victorian tower in...

This is my second and final blog about a heretofore unknown chapter (see pt. 1) in the history of Lickleyhead Castle involving a branch...

The great hall at Lickleyhead Castle was traditionally called 'The Green Room'. We decided to take it back to its original colour! As it...

Back in September we had a family over from America who told me they were excited to see their ancestral home, Lickleyhead Castle. When...

While doing some research on the history of Lickleyhead earlier this year, I visited Kildrummy Kirk in Aberdeenshire, formerly of the...

This is the final installment in our 'Rooms of Lickleyhead' series. The Laird’s room is the master bedroom at Lickleyhead Castle and has...

This is the 7th in a series about the bedrooms of Lickleyhead, showcasing the work we have done on the bedrooms themselves and the...

The Maitland Room is named for Rear Admiral John Maitland, who briefly lived in the castle at the turn of the nineteenth century during...

About the Grande Luz bedroom at Lickleyhead Castle

This bedroom is styled in the manner of a late Victorian or Edwardian nursery. It is named for the Lumsden family, who owned Lickleyhead...

The Leith Gallery is our family suite. It is styled as a Georgian lady’s chamber with pointed use of French toile de jouy. The Leith...