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Last updated on 04 November 08

Castle of Mey

  • Castle of Mey, Highlands

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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 29th July and 11th August to 30th September. Daily 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. (Castle 10.30 to last entry 4.00 pm)
Admission - Adult: Castle & Garden £9.00, Concession £8.00, Children £3.50. Family £22.00. Garden and animal centre only £3.50 each, Family £11.00.
Website - Visit the Castle of Mey website