Brodie Castle Castle

Address: Brodie Castle, Brodie Estate, Moray, Scotland

Brodie Castle is a historic castle and estate in Moray, Scotland, near the village of Brodie and the town of Forres. The present building dates mainly to the 16th century with later additions and is closely associated with Clan Brodie.

The site comprises the castle house, interiors with period furnishings and an estate of landscaped gardens and woodland walks. Visitors come to view the historic rooms, family collections and the formal grounds rather than large-scale fortifications.

The castle evolved from earlier medieval structures into a baronial house in the late medieval and early modern period; it has been successively altered and restored across centuries. Its continuous occupation by the Brodie family and later conservation work have shaped the present appearance.

Brodie Castle sits in rural Moray, northeast Scotland, a short drive from Forres and within the agricultural lowlands of the region; the setting is parkland and estate woodland.

• Management and access: Owned and managed by the National Trust for Scotland and open to the public with guided and self-guided options.
• Collections: Contains collections and family portraits that illustrate the castle’s continuous occupation by the Brodie family over several centuries.

What to See#

• House and gardens: State rooms and formal gardens are part of the visitor experience, with interiors presenting period furnishings and family collections.

Brodie Castle is accessed by road from Elgin (about 20 minutes); regional buses serve nearby villages but driving provides the most direct access. Follow local signs to the Brodie Estate car park.

• Arrive at off-peak times to avoid the flash-photography groups that focus on the castle's grand staircase.
• Check events calendar: Brodie Castle hosts seasonal Highland games and historical talks that reveal the castle's social life.