Castle of Mey
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Parties / Large Groups
Coaches and large parties can book by telephone or email in advance and are also welcomed outside the normal season in April and October. It is now possible for marriages to take place in the Visitor Centre. A wonderful opportunity for photographs in the garden and castle. Please see our website for more information. Breathtaking views of the Pentland Firth and Orkney Islands. The Old Man of Hoy can be seen from the grounds and there is now a new Tower in the walled garden where visitors can experience an enhanced view of this fabulous scenery. Private garden tours starting at 4.00 pm with the Head Gardener are available on 6 and 14 July, 17 and 25 August, 7 and 15 September 2011 at £8.50 per person. These tours must be booked and paid for in advance. Tel: 01847 851531 to book.
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Open House
Yes, the Castle is open for viewing from 10.20 am to last entries at 4.00 pm. Visitors can see the rooms used by Her Majesty, the late Queen Mother. Unfortunately, disabled access is very limited in the castle itself and it is advisable to contact the castle beforehand to book any special needs. The new visitor centre and tearoom is completely 'user friendly' with special toilet for disabled. The gardens and animal centre are accessible for wheelchairs.
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National Garden Scheme Days
Scotlands Garden Scheme - dates for 2011 to be announced. Please visit the Castle website for more details.
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Parking
Free parking
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Disabled Access
Yes to the Visitor Centre, gardens and animal centre. Limited access to Castle.
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Shopping
Yes, there is a unique and exciting shop with disabled access.
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Restaurant
There is a beautiful tearoom with sit-down facility and disabled access, which serves home-made food, delicious soups, baked potatoes, scones, desserts and, at lunch time, a main meal.
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Light Refreshments
Yes
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Picnic Area
Extensive grounds are ideal for picnics - tables and seats are provided outside the tearoom.
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Pets
In the grounds only, not in the walled garden, animal centre or castle. Visitors with pets can park their cars in a sheltered area on hot days.
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Alcohol license
Table licence for wine in the tearoom and retail licence in shop.
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Special Events
Please visit our website
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Family/Baby changing facilities
In visitor centre.
