Last updated on 18 November 09
Castle of Mey
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Photograph © Castle of Mey
Gardenvisit Editorial
The Castle of Mey (formerly Barrogill Castle) is a late sixteenth century castle dramatically situated on the coast on the northern most tip of Scotland (6 miles from John O'Groats). It was purchased by the Queen Mother (1900-2002) in 1952, the year of the death of her husband King George VI. She gifted the estate to The Castle of Mey Trust in 1996. The location is extremely exposed and the 2 acre walled garden is protected by a 12ft wall.
Address - Mey, nr Thurso, Highlands, Scotland, KW14 8XH
Opening times - 1st May to 17 October inclusive. Closed 29 July to 9 August inclusive. Daily 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. (Castle 10.30 to last entry 4.00 pm.) Easter opening in 2010: 2nd to 5th April inclusive.
Admission - Adult: Castle & Garden £9.50 Concession £8.50 Children £4 Family £23 Garden and animal centre only £4 each, Family £12.00.
Website - Visit the Castle of Mey website
Opening times - 1st May to 17 October inclusive. Closed 29 July to 9 August inclusive. Daily 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. (Castle 10.30 to last entry 4.00 pm.) Easter opening in 2010: 2nd to 5th April inclusive.
Admission - Adult: Castle & Garden £9.50 Concession £8.50 Children £4 Family £23 Garden and animal centre only £4 each, Family £12.00.
Website - Visit the Castle of Mey website
