# Crathes Christmas Fair 2026

> Crathes Christmas Fair runs 13 to 15 November 2026 in Banchory. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the organiser on 11 October 2026.

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Banchory, [Aberdeenshire](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/aberdeenshire/)

Runs Friday 13 November to Sunday 15 November 2026

| Dates | Friday 13 November to Sunday 15 November 2026 (3 open days) |
| --- | --- |
| Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run |
| Opening Times | Friday to Sunday: **10am to 3pm** |
| Where | A tented village on the horse mill lawns and in the horse mill at Crathes Castle AB31 5QJ [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=57.0615,-2.4398) |
| Entry | Ticket needed. £3, under 16s free (2026) |
| Organiser | Exclusively Highlands. [Official page](https://www.exclusivelyhighlands.co.uk/events/crathes-christmas/) |

## Checked Against the Source

These dates and times come from the organiser's own page, not from another guide.

- [Exclusively Highlands](https://www.exclusivelyhighlands.co.uk/events/crathes-christmas/), checked 11 October 2026

Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://www.exclusivelyhighlands.co.uk/events/crathes-christmas/). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Crathes Christmas Fair: Quick Answers

### When does Crathes Christmas Fair start in 2026?

It opens on Friday 13 November 2026.

### When does Crathes Christmas Fair end?

The last day is Sunday 15 November 2026.

### What time does Crathes Christmas Fair open and close?

Friday to Sunday 10am to 3pm.

### Is Crathes Christmas Fair open every day?

Yes. The organiser lists no closed days between 13 Nov and 15 Nov.

### Is Crathes Christmas Fair free to enter?

No. Ticket needed. £3, under 16s free (2026).

### Where is Crathes Christmas Fair?

A tented village on the horse mill lawns and in the horse mill at Crathes Castle, Banchory AB31 5QJ.

## About Crathes Christmas Fair

A three-day craft and food fair of Scottish makers in marquees on the Crathes Castle estate, a National Trust for Scotland property near Banchory.

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## Where Is Crathes Christmas Fair?

A tented village on the horse mill lawns and in the horse mill at Crathes Castle, Banchory AB31 5QJ. The other dots are nearby markets.

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## Other Christmas Markets Nearby

[Aberdeen Christmas Village  Aberdeen, Aberdeen City  12 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027  Closed on Fri 25 Dec, Sat 26 Dec, Fri 1 Jan  14 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/aberdeen/) [Haddo's Christmas Craft Fair  Methlick, Aberdeenshire  7 to 8 Nov 2026  25 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/haddo-house/) [Christmas Artisan Markets at Balmoral Castle  Ballater, Aberdeenshire  6 to 8 Nov 2026  30 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/balmoral/) [Christmas in City Square  Dundee, Dundee City  27 Nov to 31 Dec 2026  46 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/dundee/)

More in [Scotland](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/scotland/), or see [every market's 2026 dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/dates/).