Inside ‘amazing' new £500,000 attraction at hidden gem Scots theme park
FAIRYTALE FUN Inside 'amazing' new £500,000 attraction at hidden gem Scots theme park
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A little-known theme park has come to the rescue of parents hunting for ways to entertain bored kids during the long summer break.
Bosses at Brechin Castle Centre Country Park have just unveiled their brand new Dragontale Castle.
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The brand new Dragontale Castle
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Little Logan Robertson, 5, was a big fan of the new castle
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The 32ft-high attraction has taken more than a year to create
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It's taken them 18 months and £500,000 to make the 32ft-high dream attraction a reality.
And they're hoping it will enchant youngsters as well as their mum's and dads.
Marketing and events manager Susan Young said: 'We wanted to create something truly extraordinary.
'Dragontale Castle is completely unique - there's nothing else like it in the area.
'It's a space where children can run, climb, puzzle and imagine.
"One minute they're a wizard, the next a knight, princess or dragon tamer.
'It's a magical world they can return to again and again.'
Brechin Castle Centre Country Park in Angus is less than a 30 minute drive from Dundee.
It's already home to a wealth of attractions but the management team wanted to create something new for visitors.
Work started on the fairytale castle back in February 2024.
Handcrafted from wood it boasts giant slides, trampolines, hidden puzzles and telescopes.
Talking tubes mean youngsters can shout to each other across the castle.
While each tower has different magical areas, including the wizard's study, the princess's music parlour, an armoury and banquet room.
It's the latest attraction at the popular 70 acre site, which also offers a woodland fairy trail, a sledge run and go-karts.
Also on site are crazy golf and foot golf courses as well as a wooden maze, jumping pillows and sand play areas.
While the centre's Magical Winter Nights during the festive season are becoming more popular each year.
Entry to the new castle is included in the price of admission. Kids can get all-day ticket for a tenner, while a full price adult costs £7.00.
One mum said: 'We went on opening day and it was amazing.'
Another added: 'This looks so good. Can't wait to try it out.'
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