Dunrobin Castle

Spectacular castle, beautiful history, beautiful monarchs and the castle very well preserved. The staff is well trained and very kind. A small garden in the back is clean and pleasant for a walk. A small souvenir shop, a kiosk that had one liter bottles for sale, I think of Dunrobin gin... I think it was good but I'm not a gin taster but a whiskey taster 😉. I liked it. PS. A large parking lot on the left as you enter and for the disabled at the entrance to the castle.

The self managed tour was very interesting with some very well informed volunteers to give information if asked for it. We did not manage to go round the gardens as our mobility is not too good, but the views over the gardens are beautiful.. The cafe was very busy but food was lovely.

Wow! Stunning castle and grounds. We were lucky to visit on a gorgeous sunny day. We booked in advance & although it was busy it was still easy to walk around at our own pace. It is vast though & a lot of steps but plenty of places to stop & sit. The museum is a must see & so unusual! Another highlight to the visit. We did sit & wait for the falconry show but as it was hot we sat in the shade under the trees. Unfortunately the guy did not have a microphone so you could not hear what he was saying & his performance was aimed more at the people sat on the benches at the top of the lawn. I think they need to review that as we weren’t the only people sat down the side in the shade & watched for a while then left. We did get to see the birds as they were on perches on the bottom of the display lawn. All in all staff are lovely & the cafe had good choice of food & drinks at a reasonable price. Handled very well with the amount of people they were serving. Definitely worth a visit!

Amazing castle and grounds. The staff were extremely helpful and very informative. Included in the admission price are two falconry displays which really made the day. Best to arrive early before the coaches turn up. Definitely worth the visit.

You must buy tickets for this castle in advance, as they only open for a short time period and are quite busy. This castle looks amazing from the garden. It's like a castle pops out from a fairy tale. The garden is very nicely designed as well, especially the thistle and lavender, which are very well bred. Inside is not that impressive, as most of the rooms are quite low key, and not much extravagant furniture. However, the white lilac ceiling was quite stunning. I have not seen any interior design like that before. One thing I dislike about the castle are the over amount of deer head specimens and some animal carpets. Apparently the owners used to live hunting deets and went to Africa and killed some lions and leopard and made them into carpets. I understand those are a part of the castle so I have no complain to the staff, but I am simply saying animal lovers should be aware of this before they enter the castle. Do not miss the falconry show in the garden. It’s very educational. You get to meet Harris Hawk, American Kestrel, Barn Owl, etc. The cafe is great too. Their cakes and soup are very good. Overall, I had a great experience here. Definitely worth coming for.

Beautifully impressive building. You can smell the old, if you know what I mean. Loads of rooms set up how they would likely be used, a little eerie about so interesting to see the kids toys, train tracks and dolls house set up. The gardens are beautiful. You can hang around to see the birds show, it’s on at set times. We didn’t. We enjoyed our walk round both building & gardens. At the exit you can see the canons built in to the top of the walls along the long drive way. There is ample parking with attendants to tell you where to go. Think we paid about £40 for 2 adults and a teenager. The gift shop is lovely, not over prices either, if you see the little highland cow - but it! I still regret not buying it! Thought I’d find a million the same but none compare 🤦🏼‍♀️😂. There is a cafe but we didn’t go in as we’d already eaten. Check out the giant rhubarb in the garden! 😱 HUGE 😂 you’re never getting a sugar bowl big enough 😂

Magnificent Castle and gardens. 89 spectacular rooms, many with knowledgeable volunteers who are willing to share their love and knowledge of this place with you. Full of advice as to which bits to look out for to make the visit more special. Wonderful experience, made even better by a tasty meal in the cafe and an informative falconry display dotted with humour. All in all a glorious day out. Highly recommend....will be returning ourselves in the summer months to see the gardens in their full glory.

Best castle expierence we had till now. Magnificent architecture, very well preserved castle rooms. Loads of articles are on display and friendly staff are eager to give you more information about these stuffs. There are some of the best "windows with views" in the castle. Plenty of free parking. Toilets are ok. Gardens are amazing and very well maintained. There are a couple of Falconery shows every day (check timings) . Cafeteria served kids lunch boxes and good coffee. Overall it's the best value for the money

I love this place!! It's an amazing adventure! Dunrobin is an impressive castle, with a magnificent setting. I fell in love with this place!! Dunrobin Castle is North of Inverness, 1/2 mile from the town of Golspie. There is plenty of parking. Dunrobin Castle is the largest in the Northern Highlands with 189 rooms. Dunrobin Castle is also one of Britain's oldest continuously inhabited houses dating back to the early 1300s! The Castle, which resembles a French château, was used as a naval hospital during the First World War and as a boys' boarding school.   Dunrobin Castle is open from 1st April to 31st October.   Perched on a high terrace above walled gardens, Dunrobin Castle, with fairytale spires and turrets, rises above the North Sea like an illustration from a storybook. This place is overwhelmingly spectacular. It's breathtaking!   There are few places in the world to match the mountains, moors and beaches of Sutherland. The combination of color and texture is quite magical.   The name Dun Robin means Robin's Hill or Fort in Gaelic.   It was encased by a series of additions from the 16th century onwards. In 1785 a large extension was constructed. Remarkably this early keep still survives, much altered, within the complex of these later extensions, making Dunrobin one of the oldest inhabited houses in Scotland. We were there at the perfect time and got to enjoy a falconry show. It was spectacular! Watching those birds of prey at work was amazing. Falconry was originally developed as a means of hunting fast or difficult prey as food for the table, and is still practiced for this purpose in many parts of the world today.   To train one of these fierce and fabulous birds is a long and difficult process and requires patience, expertise and dedication. Dunrobin Castle does a great job of showcasing this ancient art. I highly recommend this as one of your stops if you're ever in this area of Scotland! October 2023

Just a quick look We were on the way north when we passed this castle, so we decided to have a quick look. We are travelling with our dog, so we knew that the insides of the castle would be off limits for us. From the huge parking area the castle looks pretty good, like many said: fairy tale style. But a better look you can get if you walk past the castle on the right and follow the road down to the ocean. From there you get a real nice view of it....without all the coaches blocking the view. The seaside down here is very nice for a stroll btw. Can't tell you much about how it looks inside. But just one thing: Compared to many other castles we've seen the entrance fee is a bit hefty here. Still, a nice castle. If you are in the area, go have a look.

My husband and I stopped at Dunrobin Castle on our way to John O'Groats. We had never heard of it and it was a spur of the moment decision as we saw signs for it off of the road. We are so glad that we stopped. I'm a huge Disney fan and Dunrobin looks like it must of been an inspiration for a Disney castle. It's stunning and magical with beautiful blue turrets and it majestically sits overlooking the sea. It's just stunning. The tour of the interiors took about an hour and cost ten pounds a person- money well spent. We learned all about the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland and saw some beautiful rooms and Victorian era antiques. The gardens are gorgeous and we even met a very friendly castle cat that was greeting visitors! Make sure to catch the falconry show. I've seen many bird shows and I've even worked at a zoo...this was the best bird show that I have ever seen. The falconer, Andy Hughes, has a way with the birds and also a great presence with the audience. This is a must-see! We saw a lot of castles on our UK trip and Dunrobin was my absolute favorite.

Fairytale French Chateaux in the Scottish Highlands ! This castle is another of my favourites. I was so impressed when I visited that it's design and location are deeply impregnated in my memories. It might not look as much when your drive up the path towards the building, but when walking around it and down towards the sea, you can see it's splendour. I believe that the history goes back to the 13th century and it has been the seat of the Dukes of Sutherlands for a very long time. I think they still own it. There are activities for the young ones and the adults, like the birds of prey. If you are a couple I can recommend the romantic walk in the beautiful gardens with wonderful views onto the North Sea and up to the castle. The castle itself does not appear ancient and you can feel some modern touches to the interior and exterior, but still its worth a visit, when you are in the Inverness area.

This is an amazing castle to visit if you happen to be in the Highlands of Scotland. The gardens are very impressive in the summer and there was a falconry and falconer who put on a demonstration while we were there. The castle and grounds looks like it's right out of a fairytale and I really got a kick out of looking at the birds of prey. Generally, I'm against animals being kept in captivity and used for any sort of entertainment purposes, but it was my understanding that the birds were rescued for various reasons and they looked well cared for by the Dunrobin falconer. I wasn't wowed by the interior of the castle. Typical roped off rooms with no shortage of stuffed dead animal heads mounted on the walls but there were breathtaking views of the North sea. I remember there being a little tea shop and having a soup and salad for lunch but when I think of the experience all that comes to mind is a Little Britain sketch about vacationing in Scotland. "Carrot cake, carrot cake, have ye any nuts?" Yeah, I'm pretty sure this was the same place. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9r25GhBWjc&NR=1

One hell of a castle, even on a cold and blustery "summer's" day! The two main highlights are the castle grounds and the falconry show. The former is a feast for the eyes as you approach and explore; the latter a wonder for those who enjoy birds of prey and live entertainment. If you bring a large camera, fair warning- he WILL have a bird swoop down and graze your head! Entry for adults is £10 apiece, which is standard for most castles in the Scottish Highlands. Although they open the grounds to everyone (for free) once they close, and in winter the grounds are open daily.

A must visit for anyone interested in Highland History and the clearances. A fairytale castle with superb gardens and falconry displays.