Kellie in Winter

Explore Kellie Castle in the winter with our exciting Guided Tours focusing on the lives of Hew Lorimer, sculptor, and Mary McLeod Wylie, artist. They were the first of the Lorimer family to live in the Castle over the winter. Discover the home where they lived, created and raised their family, and learn how they shaped the Castle into what it is today.

Hew and Mary began renting the castle in 1941 before purchasing the estate from the Earl of Mar and Kellie in 1948. They made the Castle their own, with many of their design choices and original furniture still in place within the building. In 1970, after Mary's passing, Hew sold the Castle to the National Trust for Scotland, preserving his family home for generations to come. Hew continued to live and work in the Castle, sculpting in his studio in the stables and acting as Property Manager for a further 20 years.

The Tours last approximately 1 hour, so please remember to wrap up warm within the Castle! Our shop & tearoom will be open 10am until 4pm - last orders 3:45pm - for light lunches & warm drinks. Our Organic Walled Garden will be open for visitors to explore 10am - 4pm and Castle entrance tickets include entry to the Garden.

• Please arrive at the property 15 minutes before the start of your tour and head to our Tearoom to collect your tour tickets. If you have booked a ticket at members rate, please have your membership card handy.
• For family rates, concessions or students, please contact kelliecastle@nts.org.uk to reserve your spaces.
• For any information on accessibility in the Castle, please refer to our guide at https://www.nts.org.uk/accessibility/kellie-castle-accessibility-guide or contact us directly.