Their mission is to conserve and protect Scotland’s rich heritage, involving all in this. Their strategy sets out ambitions for the years ahead, making clear their passion for Scotland’s heritage and the difference it can make to people’s lives through involvement with it.
This strategy is a culmination of over a year of hard work, research and a wide consultation process that involved their workforce, volunteers, members and stakeholders, who generously shared their thoughts on the future direction of Scotland’s leading conservation charity. Nature, Beauty & Heritage for Everyone reflects the challenges they’ve faced in recent years and sets out their ambition to champion the care of Scotland’s heritage for the benefit of all, now and for future generations.
Entrance Fees To Brodie Castle
Acres of gentle Moray countryside surround the rose-coloured Brodie Castle, ancestral home of the Brodie clan for over 400 years, although their family seat has been here since the 12th century.
The exact construction date of the present building is not known, although the caphouse on the south-west tower bears the date 1567, which probably records the completion of that part that had begun in 1560. Alexander Brodie of Brodie was the 12th Laird at the time.
You can see how changing times altered the castle’s shape and purpose. The impenetrable 16th-century guard chamber is flanked on one side by a cosy 17th-century wing and on the other by a sprawling Victorian extension.
Today, the castle is set up much as it was in the early and mid-20th century, when it was home to Ninian Brodie, 25th Laird. On display is a magnificent collection of furniture, ceramics and artwork, including works by 17th-century Dutch masters and 20th-century Scottish Colourists. The dining room and blue sitting room reveal incredibly ornate 17th-century plasterwork, whilst the original 16th-century high hall has become the grand red drawing room with its imposing Gothic fireplace. The castle also boasts an impressive library containing over 6,000 volumes.
Brodie castle is only available through guided tours.
OPENING TIMES 2025:
01/03/25-31/10/25
01/03/25-30/06/25: Runs Wednesday-Sunday through guided tours.
01/07/25-31/08/25: Runs daily through guided tours.
01/09/25-31/10/25: Runs Wednesday-Sunday through guided tours.
Guided tours take place at 10.00hrs, 11.30hrs, 14.00hrs & 15.30hrs
