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Experience the timeless grandeur of a Highland Scottish castle at Gordon Castle. With eight spacious bedrooms, each featuring en-suite bathrooms and king-sized beds, this exclusive retreat offers modern comforts in a historic setting. Enjoy inviting spaces like the drawing room, study, billiard room, and expansive reception rooms for relaxation and entertainment. Indulge in exceptional dining with locally sourced ingredients, including Aberdeen Angus Beef, Morayshire Pork, Estate Game, and fresh fish from the River Spey. The Walled Garden provides fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables, enhancing your culinary experience. Explore private gardens, a tennis court, orangery, and various activities during your stay.
Originally Built In
1479
Associated Family Names
Gordon
Number of Rooms
8
Type of Architecture
Baronial
Notable Visitors
Robert Burns. Whilst staying as a guest of the Duke and Duchess in 1787 Rabbie Burns penned a famous tribute to Gordon Castle.
Location
Moray, Scotland
Perfect for
Weddings, Family Gatherings, Fishing Parties, Shooting / Hunting parties, Hiking, Golf
Property type
Exclusive Use
Gordon Castle, a Highland Scottish castle, blends timeless grandeur with modern comforts. It offers eight spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and king-sized beds. Guests can relax in the drawing room, study, billiard room, and two reception rooms. The gourmet chef uses locally sourced ingredients, including Aberdeen Angus Beef, Morayshire Pork, Estate Game, and fresh fish from the River Spey. The Walled Garden provides fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables. The castle also features private gardens, a tennis court, an orangery, and various activities for guests to enjoy.
Gordon Castle is a Highland Scottish castle that seamlessly combines timeless grandeur with modern comforts. This exquisite property offers exclusive hire and features eight generously sized bedrooms, each with its unique character and en-suite bathrooms with king-sized beds, ensuring a restful retreat for guests.
The castle boasts various inviting spaces, including a drawing room, study, billiard room, and two expansive reception rooms, providing ample space for relaxation and entertainment. These well-appointed rooms add to the charm and comfort of the castle.
Guests at Gordon Castle are treated to an exceptional dining experience curated by a gourmet chef. The chef takes pride in showcasing the finest locally sourced ingredients, including Aberdeen Angus Beef, Morayshire Pork, Estate Game, fresh fish from the River Spey, and shellfish from the Moray Firth. The Walled Garden on the property provides an abundant supply of fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables, enhancing the culinary delights offered at the castle.
In addition to its outstanding dining options, the castle features private gardens, a tennis court, an orangery, and a range of activities for guests to enjoy. Gordon Castle offers a perfect blend of historic charm and modern amenities, making it an ideal destination for an exclusive and luxurious getaway.
A wedding at Gordon Castle is like no other. Nestled in a private estate on the River Spey in Moray, the castle, the grounds and our event spaces offer historic romanticism, classically styled and ready to take on your desired theme. We don't help you to just create a wedding day, we help you create lifelong memories you'll never forget. Whether you want 250 or 20 guests, we can cater for your needs throughout our unique event spaces. We don't churn out package weddings; every wedding is unique and custom-built with the help of our Events Manager.
Gordon Castle in the Scottish Highlands is an ideal venue for private parties like birthdays, christenings, anniversaries, or reunions. They offer a personalized experience, with a gourmet chef creating customized menus and wine lists for various budgets and preferences. Their in-house events team handles event and accommodation details, ensuring a hassle-free celebration. Guests enjoy exclusive use of the Castle, and on good weather days, there's an option for an outdoor drinks and canapé reception in the Castle's gardens, adding a touch of elegance and luxury to your event.
Historic Gordon Castle is the perfect setting in which to blend work and play for corporate hospitality parties, group incentive awards, management think tanks, team building, product launches, Burns Dinners and photo shoots. The spacious reception rooms offer totally private space for meetings and break out sessions, whilst the grounds and nearby facilities provide a spectacular backdrop for that special corporate activity. The resident Events Team can plan and deliver your complete itinerary.
With over 2000 acres of lush glens, lochs, wilderness and beaches, guests can enjoy a wide array of activities right on the estate. From a raucous game of woodland laser tag to foraging and fishing, the possibilities of what you can do are almost endless. We’ll take care of all the minute details, coordination and planning for you — you just need to show up for the fun. And, if you want to head off the property for a day, the Portpatrick Dunskey Golf Club, pubs, and village are just a short walk from Dunskey. All activities must be booked at least 30 days prior to arrival.
The family of Gordon is an ancient clan whose lineage dates back to the reign of King Robert the Bruce in the 14th Century. A castle was first established on the site of the Estate in 1479 by George, Second Earl of Huntly, the great, great grandson of Sir Adam Gordon, who had fought with Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Inverury in 1308. The land it stood upon was known as the ‘Bog of Gight’ (the windy bog) and the subsequent chiefs of the clan took the title ‘Gudeman o’ the Bog, alongside the rather more triumphant and regal sounding ‘Cock o’ the North’, the title given to the Earls of Huntly. Back in the 15th Century Gordon Castle was a fortress, reached only by causeway and drawbridge, designed for defence not show. From this stronghold the Clan Gordon became one of the most powerful families of the Scottish Reformation period, the Estate at this time stretching from the Moray Firth to Ben Nevis.
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