The Castle & Gardens of Mey is a seasonal tourist attraction with Tearoom, Gift Shop and Animal Centre. Opening Times vary, please check our website for more details.
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May 21, 2025
Great day castle still used annually by the Monarch Stunning inside full of history Guides were very informative The gardens are beautiful an well maintained Don’t miss the animal farm You can buy fe…Full review by X4705BWanthonym
May 8, 2025
Beautiful castle but you only get to see a fraction of it, garden nice but not at its best, best place for me was visiting the animals, lambs, ducks, rabbits, chickens and pigs. The tea room was lov…Full review by Lesley D
May 7, 2025
Disappointed after a very long drive to see only four or so rooms. Doesn't compare with say DUNROBIN Castle which for the same money you get so much more. Feel royally ripped off.Full review by F7606GEdavidw
We drove up from Glasgow and stayed at the Hotel Melvich in Thurso (you can see my review on this). It was about 32 miles away and took 50 minutes. From Perth it is about 250 …
We drove up from Glasgow and stayed at the Hotel Melvich in Thurso (you can see my review on this). It was about 32 miles away and took 50 minutes. From Perth it is about 250 miles and will take a little under 5 hours to drive. The castle website has details on how to get there including, I think, public transport.
Hello - could you let me know whether dogs are allowed (on a lead) in the gardens? I am visiting Scotland in June, and it was my uncle's family (Imbert Terry) who I believe sold the property to the Queen Mother, so I would be very interested in coming.
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There were definitely dogs there when we went but as the previous poster says, not inside the castle or the walled garden.
I have some difficulties with steps and long walks. Is this a problem?
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The only steps are inside the Castle. Most steps are short, but I think there are about 3 levels to the Castle. I don't remember them being difficult. It is a short distance from the car park …
The only steps are inside the Castle. Most steps are short, but I think there are about 3 levels to the Castle. I don't remember them being difficult. It is a short distance from the car park to the entrance to the Castle. If you have trouble with long walks, you might eliminate the walk to the animal farm. The gardens are close by, but unless you visit when everything is in bloom, you might consider skipping that as well. You might consider visiting the website and emailing them. The Castle is a very interesting look into the life of the Queen Mum. Hope you can visit.
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