Dunrobin Castle, located near Golspie in the Scottish Highlands, is a magnificent stately home that resembles a French château with its towering conical spires. As the family seat of the Earls of Sutherland, it is one of Britain’s oldest continuously inhabited houses, dating back to the early 1300s. The castle boasts 189 rooms, making it the largest in the Northern Highlands. Visitors can explore the castle’s rich history, admire its stunning architecture influenced by Sir Charles Barry and Sir Robert Lorimer, and enjoy the picturesque gardens designed in the style of Versailles. Open annually from 1st April to 31st October, Dunrobin Castle offers guided tours, a falconry display, and a museum housing archaeological artefacts and ethnographic items collected by the Sutherland family over the years.
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Wow, this place sounds absolutely breathtaking! The blend of French château elegance with Scottish Highland history makes Dunrobin Castle truly fascinating. The fact that it has been continuously inhabited since the 1300s and still stands so grand with 189 rooms is incredible. Now I really want to visit it someday!
most of scottish architecture is cool pal, yeah you should see it some day and thank you.
Wow! What a property to successfully maintain into the 21st century!
Yes indeed Will, thank you.
What a beautiful castle and garden setting.
Yes Bev its beautiful as are so many castles in Scotland, thank you.