Warthill Castle (C)

Magnificent medieval castle built in the 14th century, authentic, privately owned by the same family – the Leslies – for hundreds of years; 12 foot thick fortifications; completely secluded in the midst of 250 acres of parkland.  Incredibly beautiful!

Near Inverurie in Aberdeen you will find the turreted mansion house, Warthill, ancestral seat of the Leslie family and still the seat of the Aberdeenshire Chieftain, Sebastian Leslie of Warthill.  The mansion has three bedrooms, sleeps up to seven people and can host a sit-down dinner for up to 14 people. Take  magical walks among the estate’s ancient trees and flowery meadows with their abundant wildlife – look out for roe deer and red squirrel, perhaps even see the shy badgers. Whiskey lovers will find that they are ideally situated in the heart of Aberdeenshire for Whisky Trails of Moray where there are eight distilleries scattered around offering a unique taste of the famous Scottish drink. Enjoying the tantalising tastes while taking in the spectacular scenery on your journey.

Aberdeenshire is surrounded on two sides by 100 miles of unspoilt coastline and on the third by the 4000-foot tops Cairngorm Mountains. It offers mountains and heather-clad moors, salmon-stocked rivers, granite towns, sturdy slate-roofed villages and local folk sure of their own special culture.

Candida and Sebastian Leslie will personally welcome you to the Castle. Leslie herself cooks the exquisite meals – reportedly the best food in the region – try the local pheasant, deer or lamb.