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 wherever you can forget the pressures of everyday living - about unwinding in fresh surroundings. Here in the peace and tranquility of Delgatie Estate you will have your own country hidaway with the forest on your doorstep and holidaymakers are welcome to walk through the Estate and the forests.

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 accesible - 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.

SYMBISTER SUITE

This is a flat in the north wing of the Castle and has its own entrance and garden. It accommodates six people. The master bedroom is superb and spacious - complete with four-poster bed - real stately home living. There is a twin bedroom and a room with bunk beds. The kitchen has a barrel vaulted ceiling. Other rooms in the flat are a sitting room, bathroom and separate toilet.

HAYFIELD SUITE

This is a flat in the east wing of the castle and has its own entrance. It accommodates six people in one double bedroom and two twin bedded rooms. The bathroom has shower and bath facilities. The sitting room is south facing overlooking parkland and retains the charm of a stone faced wall, arched windows and other features. The kitchen provides all modern conveniences.

THE COACH HOUSE

ASHWOOD offers accommodation on two levels for four people. On the ground floor there is a hall, toilet, large living room and kitchen/dining room. Upstairs there are two bedrooms, one with a double bed, one with twin beds and a bathroom.

BEECHWOOD can sleep six people. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms and two single bedrooms and a bathroom. Downstairs there is a living room combined with a dining/kitchen area and a separate toilet.

CEDARWOOD for four people, has a sitting room and a separate kitchen/dining room and upstairs has a bathroom and two bedrooms, one with double bed and one twin bedroom.

ELMWOOD has been especially adapted downstairs to accommodate disabled people and conforms to standards set out by the Tourist Board. It has accommodation for seven people with a double bedroom downstairs along with shower room and toilet, very spacious sitting room with large picture window where the former coach house door was originally. The kitchen is very large and has a lovely view from its window. Upstairs there is a double bedroom, one twin bedroom and a single bedroom and bathroom. The steadings of our working farm are nearby.

The gardens in the front of the Coach House is enclosed and is pleasantly set out in grass and has heather borders surrounding it.

THE EAST LODGE

This is a traditional Lodge House set in sheltered trees at the entrance to the Estate. It stands in its own gardens. There is accommodation for four people with one double bedroom, one twin bedroom, sitting room, bathroom and kitchen. There is a lovely conservatory along one side of the house.

All the houses at Delgatie Castle have been equipped to a high standard. There are fitted carpets and central heating throughout, colour television, automatic washing machine, tumble dryer and coffee making facilities.

Bed linen, towels, heating and lighting are all included in the cost per week and all beds are made up ready for your arrival. A shopping service is offered and groceries can be purchased on your behalf to be waiting for you at the start of your holiday.

Fishing is permitted on the lake - details on request.

Babysitting can normally be arranged.

Pets - we are sorry that we do not allow pets in our houses.

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Scottish Tourist Board 3 Star

PRICES: As from 3 Sept 2003

• Ashwood and Cedarwood: from 211.00 to 390.00 per propery per week. 3 Day Break: from 152.00 to 300.00
• Beechwood and East Lodge from: 214.00 to 390.00 per property per week. 3 Day Break: from 154.00 to 300.00
• Symbister & Hayfield Suites & Elmwood: from 240.00 to 490.00 per property per week. 3 Day Break: from 170.00 to 300.00