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Allardice Castle
approx. 2.5 km
A 16th-century manor house in Kincardineshire, a short distance from Hallgreen, in the same corner of the Mearns.
Hallgreen Castle: a night in a castle above the sea near Dunnottar
Hallgreen Castle stands on a bluff above the sea at the southern end of Inverbervie, on Scotland’s north-east coast between Stonehaven and Montrose. Founded in 1376, this Category B listed castle is linked with the Rait and later the Burnett families. Guests can stay overnight in a historic setting, with a garden and a playground, a short drive from Dunnottar Castle.
At a glance
- Location
- Inverbervie (historic Kincardineshire, now Aberdeenshire), on Scotland’s north-east coast, about 13 km as the crow flies from Dunnottar Castle
- Accommodation
- Historic castle founded in 1376 and listed Category B; the Expedia listing does not describe the individual rooms, which have their own bathroom
- Highlights
- Garden, children’s playground, barbecue and picnic area, banqueting hall, meeting rooms, bike racks, free parking
- Guest rating
- 8.4/10 from 27 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in 2 pm to 11 pm (late check-in possible at certain times) · check-out by 11 am
- Good to know
- One pet allowed per stay (deposit) · breakfast at extra cost · upper floors by stairs only · non-smoking property
Staying at Hallgreen Castle: a night in a castle above the sea
Staying at Hallgreen Castle means a night in a historic stone building with a central tower and a steep gabled roof, standing above the sea at Inverbervie. Expedia highlights the garden and the children’s playground, and also lists a barbecue grill, a picnic area, bike racks, a banqueting hall and meeting rooms. The venue also hosts performances by local artists, according to the listing.
Rooms have their own bathroom with a shower tray, hair dryer, towels and free toiletries, as well as a flat-screen TV with digital channels, a kettle and an iron and ironing board. They are individually decorated and furnished, and heated by central heating. Bed linen is provided, with changes of linen and towels on request, and rooms are cleaned daily. Photos show rooms with open fireplaces and four-poster-style beds.
A big breakfast is served daily from 8 am to 10 am at an extra charge. Free Wi-Fi is available in some public areas, and parking is free, off-street and without service, with limited spaces. The upper floors can be reached only by stairs. The property is non-smoking, and the listing notes that it aims to cut plastic, using reusable cups and tableware and no plastic stirrers, straws or water bottles.
Photos of Hallgreen Castle
The history of Hallgreen Castle
- 1342 – Inverbervie becomes a royal burgh, a status David II grants after being shipwrecked on the coast here.
- 1376 – Hallgreen Castle is founded on a bluff overlooking the sea at the southern end of the town.
- Medieval – A member of the Rait family, according to Wikipedia’s article on Rait Castle, marries the heiress of Hallgreen.
- 1605 – David Rait, of the Rait family of Hallgreen in the Mearns, chairs the General Assembly in Aberdeen.
- Late 17th century – James Burnett, who bought Monboddo around 1671, also acquires Hallgreen among other estates in Kincardineshire.
- Today – The castle is a Category B listed building.
Wikipedia’s article on Inverbervie names Hallgreen Castle among the town’s prominent buildings and dates its foundation to 1376. It is entered in the list of listed buildings of Bervie as a Category B structure. Little more is documented in the sources used for this guide, so details of its architecture and later alterations are best checked on site.
The names attached to Hallgreen show how the Mearns was a corner of lairds and ministers. The Rait family, also known from Rait Castle near Nairn, held the estate, and a later branch of the Burnetts, the lairds of Monboddo, added Hallgreen to their holdings. The castle stands in a town where, according to Wikipedia, Scotland’s first flax spinning mill was established in 1787.
Facilities and services at Hallgreen Castle
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); room details may vary from room to room.
Rooms
- Private bathroom with shower tray
- Hair dryer, towels and free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV with digital channels
- Kettle, iron and ironing board
- Individually decorated and furnished
- Central heating
- Daily housekeeping; linen and towel changes on request
Food & drink
- Big breakfast daily, 8:00–10:00 (extra charge for adults and children)
- Barbecue grill and picnic area
Grounds & family
- Garden
- Children’s playground
- Bike racks
- Free off-street parking (limited spaces)
Events & eco
- Banqueting hall and meeting rooms
- Performances by local artists
- Reusable cups and tableware, no plastic straws or bottles
- Partly LED lighting
- Airport transfer on request (extra cost)
Where Hallgreen Castle is: on the coast between Stonehaven and Montrose
Hallgreen Castle stands at the southern end of Inverbervie, a small town on Scotland’s north-east coast, in the Mearns, about 14 km south-south-west of Stonehaven and 19 km north-east of Montrose. Aberdeen lies about 35 km to the north. The nearest railway station is Laurencekirk, 13 minutes away by car, and Aberdeen airport is 43 minutes by car, according to Expedia.
Expedia names Dunnottar Castle, about 13 km away, as the main landmark, along with Catherthuns, the Caledonian Railway, Arbroath Abbey and Crathes Castle and Gardens within roughly 50 km. In Gourdon and Inverbervie, the harbour, the library and local parks are within a short drive, and the listing mentions fishing as a local activity.
Distances (as the crow flies from Hallgreen Castle)
| Inverbervie (town) | approx. 400 m |
| Gourdon (harbour village) | approx. 1.5 km |
| Allardice Castle | approx. 2.5 km |
| Laurencekirk | approx. 11 km |
| Dunnottar Castle | approx. 13 km |
| Stonehaven | approx. 14 km |
| Montrose | approx. 19 km |
| Edzell Castle | approx. 25 km |
| Aberdeen | approx. 36 km |
Distances calculated as the crow flies; driving times to the station and airport come from the Expedia listing.
Things to see around Hallgreen Castle
Dunnottar Castle
approx. 13 km
A ruined medieval fortress on a rocky headland above the North Sea, mostly 15th and 16th century. The Honours of Scotland, the crown jewels, were hidden here from Cromwell’s army.
Stonehaven
approx. 14 km
A coastal town of about 11,000 people on the north-east coast, 24 km south of Aberdeen and the former county town of Kincardineshire. Its harbour and bay are the heart of the town.
Edzell Castle and its walled garden
approx. 25 km
A ruined 16th-century castle begun around 1520, with a walled garden laid out in 1604. The garden’s relief carvings are unique in Scotland. It is a Historic Environment Scotland site.
Brechin Cathedral
approx. 26 km
A church dating from the 13th century, once the cathedral of the Catholic diocese of Brechin. A round tower stands attached to it, and the building is a Category A listed building.
Crathes Castle
approx. 27 km
A harled 16th-century castle near Banchory, built by the Burnetts of Leys and owned by the family for almost 400 years. Today the National Trust for Scotland looks after the castle and its grounds.
Tours & activities near Hallgreen Castle
Experiences in the region that you can book online with Viator:
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Aberdeen Airport(ABZ) to Stonehaven - Round-Trip Private Transfer
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Private Dunnottar Castle and Stonehaven Coast Half Day Tour
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Dunnottar Castle and Coastal Heritage
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Aberdeen Half Day: Crathes Castle & Highland Boundary Geology
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Robert Burns, the BBC and Mars Bars: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Castle hunters
Dunnottar, Allardice, Edzell and Crathes make a good line-up of castles within about 25 km.
Families
The garden and the children’s playground give families room to play, according to the Expedia listing.
Travellers with a dog
One pet per stay is allowed, with a deposit, which is not common for a castle stay.
Coast and countryside lovers
The Aberdeenshire coast, the harbour at Gourdon and the Mearns countryside are on the doorstep.
Good to know before booking Hallgreen Castle
- Check-in is from 2 pm to 11 pm, with late check-in possible at certain times; check-out is by 11 am.
- One pet is allowed per stay, with a deposit per stay; restrictions may apply. Assistance animals are exempt from fees.
- A big breakfast is available daily from 8 am to 10 am at an extra charge.
- Wi-Fi is free in some public areas only. Parking is free, off-street and without service, with limited spaces.
- The upper floors can be reached only by stairs. For accessibility needs, contact the property using the details in the booking confirmation.
- An airport transfer is available at extra cost. The property is non-smoking.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at Hallgreen Castle?
Yes. Hallgreen Castle at Inverbervie is bookable via Expedia. The listing describes a castle with a garden, a playground and rooms with their own bathroom.
Are pets allowed at Hallgreen Castle?
Yes, according to Expedia one pet is allowed per stay, with a deposit; restrictions may apply and assistance animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2 pm to 11 pm, with late check-in possible at certain times. Check-out is by 11 am.
How far is Hallgreen Castle from Dunnottar Castle?
About 13 km as the crow flies; Expedia gives 14.2 km. Stonehaven is about 14 km away and Aberdeen airport 43 minutes by car.
Is there parking at Hallgreen Castle?
Yes. Parking is free, off-street and without service, with a limited number of spaces.
Is breakfast available?
Yes, a big breakfast is available daily from 8 am to 10 am at an extra charge for adults and children.
Room photos, guest reviews and available dates are all in the Hallgreen Castle listing on Expedia.
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