Crathie Kirk About ¼ of a mile east of Balmoral Castle lies Crathie Kirk, another world famous attraction for the tourist to visit. The present Church was built in 1895 and overlooks the old Kirkyard where the remains of the original 14th Century church can still be seen. John Brown, Queen Victoria's personal servant is buried here within the old walled cemetery.

The Architect, A. Marshall from Elgin, was responsible for the plans of this simple Gothic style church whose elegance blends naturally with the surrounding tree covered hillside.

Many of the features of this local church from the plain granite walls to the impressive Scots Pine roof and stained glass windows in the chancel and transepts and equally the many gifts donated by individual member of the Royal Family over the years are well worth seeing.

The church is open to visitors daily from 09.30-17.00 from Easter to 31st October. Sunday Worship is at 11.30 to which everyone is warmly welcomed.