History

Castle of Mey

Mey, Scotland

The Queen Mother's Highland home, with walled gardens facing the Pentland Firth.

Cost
Paid
Booking
Best to book
Time to allow
3 hours

A restored 16th-century castle on the north coast, bought by the Queen Mother in 1952. Gardens and tearoom make it a calm half-day stop, if you like royal history.

Good to know

  • Open seasonally, check dates and book ahead if you can
Vehicles
Campervans fine

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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