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Nov 3, 2023
Make Christmas easy on yourself
Make it a Castleton Christmas – we have lots of ways you can enter into the spirt of the season. Your Christmas feast At Castleton Farm, we produce the best traditional Scottish food, and that is...
Nov 2, 2023
A burst of blackberries
We have good news and bad news on the blackberry soft fruit front. The bad news: they are only in season at Castleton until the end of November (yes, our growing seasons are quite something). The...
Oct 23, 2023
Hampers: the perfect personalised gift
What to give when you need to show someone you care this Christmas? Choose from one of our outstanding quality hampers, build your own or we can help you select the ultimate tasty gift that will...
Oct 5, 2023
Halloween on the Farm
Halloween has landed at Castleton Farm and it’s absolutely spooktacular. From our headless pumpkin man greeting you as you enter (you can wave, but he can’t see you) to witches and ghouls enjoying a...
Sep 20, 2023
A peek behind the scenes for Provenance
The Provenance Festival is returning for another year, and it gives us all an opportunity to to get behind the scenes and hear first-hand the stories behind our iconic and sustainable food and drink...
Sep 1, 2023
Make it an occasion with Castleton afternoon tea
Afternoon tea at Castleton Farm is the ideal way to kick back and relax with an indulgent touch of decadence. It’s a popular tradition both in the UK and beyond. It's a luxurious and leisurely...
Aug 29, 2023
Take your pick: our different cherry varieties
At Castleton Farm, we planted our first cherry trees in 2010, making us one of the first commercial orchards in Scotland. We are renowned for the quality of our strawberries and raspberries from...
Aug 28, 2023
Discover what’s on your doorstep
Every September, Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight celebrates the people, products and places that are championing our industry. And this year – like in previous years – Castleton Farm is flying...
Aug 6, 2023
Great family days out in Aberdeenshire
With only a few weeks left of the summer holidays, it's definitely time to plan a great family day out in Aberdeenshire. If you’ve lots of little ones to entertain, they can work off some excess...
Jul 24, 2023
Five ways to enjoy Castleton cherries
The cherries are here! We’re well known for the delicious strawberries and raspberries we grow, but did you know we also grow 66 acres of cherries? Scotland produces the latest cherries in the...
Jul 24, 2023
It’s official: we’re one of the region’s best eating experiences
The news is out: we’ve been shortlisted in the best eating experience category in the 2023 Aberdeen City and Shire Thistle Awards. And it’s a hat-trick of nominations. We’re also a finalist in the...
Jul 17, 2023
Reap the benefits of a Castleton Farm loyalty card
Calling all fans of Castleton Farm: have you signed up for our loyalty card yet? It’s your chance to enjoy the tempting tastes of Castleton, support local business and get money off your bill - all...
Jul 12, 2023
Why you should look out for Scottish blueberries
At Castleton Farm, we’re all about celebrating the taste of luscious ripe fruit which is why we’re so passionate about Scottish blueberries. Blueberries are bursting with health benefits – and...
Jul 12, 2023
Tasty summer events to entertain the whole family
Looking for some fun events to fill the summer holidays? We’ve got a wide range of events in the diary here at Castleton. From magical moments to cherry-licious farm tours, braiding to berries,...
Dec 21, 2022
Farm shop and café festive opening hours
Here are our farm shop and café opening hours over the festive season. The Castleton team wishes you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Thank you for your support during the year and we...