Visit the Castle
2025 Brechin Castle Opening
18th June – 20th July
Brechin Castle stands proud on a massive bluff of rocks above the River Southesk on the site of a much older fortress belonging to the Scottish kings. Sitting on over 40 acres of planted parkland, the present house was last reconstructed in the early 1700′s by Alexander Edward for the 4th Earl of Panmure. His design incorporates parts of the original Castle dating back to the 13th century. Over the years, it has evolved from its defensive role to being a private home for the Dalhousie family.
Come and visit the historic home of the Dalhousie family since the 17th Century, which is only open for a limited time each year. Book your guided tour now and secure your spot online or by phoning 01356 624566 or emailing enquiries@dalhousieestates.co.uk.
18/6/25-20/7/25 | Wednesday-Sunday | 1:00 pm or 2:30 pm | Admission: £12.50 per adult | £6 per child (Under 5 is free)
Please note that this is a historical site. The Castle does have stairs and may not be accessible to all whilst the walled garden is sloping and may be partially accessible.
Angus is an area rich in culture and history with wonderful walking and wildlife, superb salmon fishing, heather moorlands, and high tops where red deer herds are to be seen; also fine golf courses and majestic coastal scenery.
Field Sports
We also operate rough shooting programmes at Brechin and Edzell and, separately, under our game keeping team at Invermark. In both cases we have days available to let for groups of not less than four guns during the months of September, October, November and December.
Things to do
At Dalhousie Estates we welcome many visitors from around the world. There is comfortable accommodation with the best of food and drink for parties of up to 8 couples at Brechin Castle and Invermark Lodge, usually shooting or golfing groups, and of particular interest to corporate parties.
Fishing
Edzell fishing’s is situated in the middle section of the North Esk. The beat offers approximately 4 miles of single bank fishing. Starting in a dramatic sandstone gorge at the Gannochy Bridge.
Activities
Angus also has a wide variety of places of interest and visitor attractions including Glamis Castle, Brechin Castle Centre, The House of Dun and The Wildlife Reserve at Montrose Basin.
Invermark Lodge
Invermark Lodge is a classic mid Victorian Shooting Lodge built of Aberdeenshire Granite and in a superb commanding position overlooking Loch Lee and to the cliffs and corries of Invermark Estate.