Dunrobin Castle

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!

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.

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)

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

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.

Really well looked after, the falconry display (included in the price but contributions welcome) was amazing.

One of the best kept castles at the NC500 - worth while going inside and enjoying a voyage through centuries