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Dunrobin Castle Scotland – Video, Photos, Practical information

Last updated on October 11, 2019 By Claire, the Travel Planning Geek

Dunrobin Castle Scotland is one of those fairy-tale looking places surrounded by a beautiful garden. Located North of Inverness, the largest house of the highlands is worth a visit. Let me show you with photos and video:

Dunrobin Castle Scotland

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Dunrobin Castle Scotland in Video

Let's start with a short video with different views of the Dunrobin castle from the entrance and from the garden:


INFO & PLANNING TIPS - Dunrobin Castle Scotland

Dunrobin Castle Scotland is the largest house in the highlands with 189 rooms. It dates in part from the early 14th century (check this site it you want more info about its history).

The gardens were laid out in 1850 and inspired by those of Versailles. They have not much changed since then.

TIPS FOR TRAVEL PLANNING ADDICTS

How to get to Dunrobin Castle location

  • Dunrobin castle from Inverness - 50 miles to the North (1h15 min drive along A9)
  • 4h30 drive from Edinburgh
  • Just North of the village of Golspie
  • There is a train station that welcomes train from April to mid October

Visiting Dunrobin Castle

  • Opened from End of March to mid October (check dates every year on their website)
  • Dunrobin opening hours:
  • Apr, May, Sept, Oct10:30am to 4:30 pm (Sun noon to 4:30pm) 
  • June, July, August - 10am to 5pm
  • Last entry 30min before closure
  • Price is £12
  • Gift shop and toilets
  • Lots of stairs both inside and to get down to the garden
  • Falconery displays during the day except on Sundays (normally at 11:30am and 2pm)
  • Plan 2 hours

Let me show you in pictures why Dunrobin made it
on my list of Best Scottish Castles


Arriving at Dunrobin Castle Scotland

You cannot guess from the road coming from the North that such a beautiful castle is right next to you. A park full of trees surround the house and can see it only when arriving on the carpark.

Dunrobin Castle Access
Dunrobin Castle Access 1

Entrance to Dunrobin Castle Scotland

As you arrive on the parking of Dunrobin Castle you are already excited about what there is to come. This side has a beautiful clock tower and what looks like a donjon where a princess could put her hair out.

Dunrobin Castle Entrance 1
Dunrobin Castle Entrance 2
Dunrobin Castle Entrance 3

Dunrobin Castle Interior

The visit starts with the interior of Dunrobin castle. You get to have a look at the dining room, music room, and the beautiful library with wood panels.

You can then climb upstairs to see nursery, bedrooms, dresses... and many items whosing how life used to be in the castle.

Please note that the visit is a little bit of a labyrinth with many stairs. 

Dunrobin Castle Interior 1
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Dunrobin Castle Interior 3
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Dunrobin Castle Garden

The main interest of Dunrobin is the garden and the view of the castle from it. From inside the castle I was able to get a glimpse at it with the sea behind. So I rushed to get out and discover the view.

Dunrobin Castle Gardens 1

Many comments on the Internet state that the gardens are not what they used to be. I have no point of comparison. All I can say was that it was enjoyable to walk around.

Dunrobin Castle Gardens 2
Dunrobin Castle Gardens 3

I arrived late in the afternoon so I did not see the falconry display. Comments on the Internet are generally good. The show is included in the entry. You can see pictures of the show on Debi Bradford wesbite.

Dunrobin Castle Falconery

There is also a museum on the ground. It was closed when I visited. From what I read, don't go inside if you are an animal lover as it is filled with dead stuffed animals (shot by the family on safari).

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Dunrobin Castle Scotland - View from the Garden

And here comes the best. As you get down to the gardens you see more and more of the castle and its conic towers, looking like it is out of a fairy-tale.

It looks really great being up-hill from the Gardens. You can see it from everywhere.

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