Craigcrook Castle dates back to 1542, with the ground floor and the upper floor of the round tower being vaulted. However the main part of the castle dates to the early 17th century, and a wall around the garden features an archway pediment dated 1626.

Additions were made in 1835 by William Playfair, and in 1891 by Thomas Leadbetter.

Over the years Craigcrook Castle has been owned by an array of people including publishers, writers, politicians, judges and newspaper editors, and as such has been visited by several notable figures including Sir Walter Scott, Charles Dickens, Hans Christian Andersen and Lord Tennyson.