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The Castle and Gardens of Mey

Mey KW14 8XH
The Queen Elizabeth Castle of Mey Trust
T:01847 851473 E:enquiries@castleofmey.org.uk

W: www.castleofmey.org.uk

Current Openings:

1 May - 30 September, 10:30am - 4pm (closed late July and early August, please check website for specific dates). (2024)

Admission details can be found on the garden's website.

Nominated charity: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries.

Description: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, bought what was then Barrogill Castle in 1952 before renovating and restoring the z-plan castle and creating the beautiful gardens you see today; renaming it The Castle and Gardens of Mey. This romantic and unique garden is a reminder that, however daunting the weather, it is often possible with a little vision and energy to create and maintain a garden in the most unlikely of locations. The castle now includes an animal centre, gift shop and tearoom serving delicious locally sourced food and drinks, often using produce from the castle’s very own gardens.

Directions: On the A836 between Thurso and John O’Groats.

Other details: Card and contactless payments only. The gardens are closed in late July and early August, please check the website for specific dates.

The listing location on a map.