Dunrobin Castle

This magnificent castle is a stately home in Sutherland. There is enough parking. The staffs are informative & friendly. There are a lot number of steps to climb in order to visit the beautiful garden which is a must. Remember you have to walk them back as well.

Magnificent castle and gardens! Well worth the visit. Extremely helpful and knowledgeable staff around the castle, ready to share facts and answer any questions. All natural Flowers around the castle were extremely beautiful! Luckily we got there in time for falconry display, which is incuded in the entrance fee.

Spent a wonderful afternoon at Dunrobin Castle while on a late October touring holiday in Scotland. When we arrived, we were greeted by a warm and fragrant open fire in the entrance hall, and friendly staff who gave us a lovely warm welcome and a free map. I also bought a beautifully illustrated and informative guidebook for £5. The tour of the castle was self guided, but there were knowledgeable and helpful guides in most of the rooms, and interpretation boards with lots of info about the elegant furniture, fine paintings, tapestries and memorabilia that we saw. We were free to take photos. The castle resembles a French chateau both inside and out, with magnificent state rooms and bedrooms on the two upper floors we visited, and a view of the original medieval keep through two of the windows. Loved the Victorian toys in the nursery! The busy self-service café provides a variety of light meals, cakes and drinks. Had a delicious lasagne with garlic bread, dressed salad and red cabbage coleslaw, with a pot of tea. The lady who served me was really friendly, and brought the meal to my table. The formal gardens with their topiary, colourful flowerbeds, lawns and ponds were a delight to stroll in, and offered great views of the turreted castle. I also watched the half-hour falconry display, very entertaining, and the falconer told us a lot about these magnificent birds. There's a gift shop, toilets in the castle entrance, and car parking at the front. I really enjoyed the time I spent here, and would definitely come again!

Amazing castle with points of interest for everyone. Enjoyable self guided tour and a beautiful garden.

Honestly, this is one of the best Castles/Statley Homes I have ever visited. It is beautiful, there is a fantastically long tour of the internal rooms across all floors, and huge gardens to explore. (Although avoid the museum in the garden if you don't like taxidermy.) The staff were wonderfully informed and we heard them tailoring the information to each guest. We visited the cafe twice and both times were impressed with the quality of the delicious lunch and cakes. Well worth the money and drive north from Inverness. Our only criticism was the lack of information about the history of the castle in general. The rooms are packed with information, especially about the art. A room / exhibition on the overall history and it's building would be a great addition.

Absolutely stunning place, didn't expect to see so much when I turned up to the castle, such a beautiful place. When I went it was £12 entry so keep that in mind, but it was worth it to go through the castle and the ground as well, everywhere is picturesque

The entry fee for the castle exhibition felt a bit on the expensive side, given the displayed rooms weren’t well curated for the price, and the history of the place and the clan was only moderately explained. That said, the gardens are nice. The falconer puts on a great show and is a really friendly and engaging guy with plenty of good stories to share. Be sure to check out the "private museum" as well (if your stomach is fit enough)

Another very unique little Railway Station on the Far North Line. I have passed many times on the train it was time to come and have a look around. It was a Saturday and it seems there is a small museum which I presume opens to the public on occasion. I visited in December and the station was very tidy and the paths had been salted. The station is directly opposite the famous Dunrobin Castle which was closed for winter.

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.