Famous castles of Scotland
The Forbes family resided here for 350 years until
1963, when the property was gifted to the National Trust for Scotland.Designed in the L plan,
as was Muchalls Castle, which is located in the same region, Craigievar is noted for its
exceptionally crafted plasterwork ceilings. Craigevar, Muchalls Castle and Glamis Castle are
generally considered to have the three finest ceilings in Scotland. The Clan Forbes family
were close friends of the Clan Burnett of Leys, who built both Crathes Castle and Muchalls
Castle.The castle originally had more defensive elements including a walled courtyard with
four round towers; only one of the round towers remains today. In the arched door to that
round tower are preserved the carved initials of Sir Thomas Forbes, William Forbes' son.
There was also a massive iron yett or gate covering the entrance door.The castle interior
boasts a Great Hall that has the Stuart Arms over the fireplace; a musicians gallery; secret
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