Castle Fraser In Southern Scotland is reminiscent of a French château, filled with family treasures, furniture and interesting family portraits. Quirky family contents include Charles Mackenzie Fraser's wooden leg. Enchanting walled gardens with ‘Woodland Secrets’ play area Castle Fraser is an atmospheric baronial castle dating back to the 15th century and was the ancestral home of the Fraser family. It retains the atmosphere of the family home with portraits, furniture and mementoes. Highlights include the Great Hall dating back to the 1400s, an original library with family books, and a grand worked room with 18th-century embroideries.