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Dunrobin Castle Dunrobin Castle is the largest of Scotland's great houses in the Northern Highlands with 189 rooms. Tearoom facilities inside and picnic benches outside.

Home to the Earls and Dukes of Sutherland since the early 1300s, the castle is amongst the oldest continuously inhabited houses in Britain.

There’s a very autumnal feel to the Castle rooms this week, thanks to the stunning displays created by our talented hous...
15/10/2026

There’s a very autumnal feel to the Castle rooms this week, thanks to the stunning displays created by our talented housekeeping team! 🍂

With just two weeks left before we close our doors for the season on 31st October, there’s still time to enjoy an autumn day out at Dunrobin.

Will you be joining us before the season comes to an end?

Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no falconry displays at Dunrobin Castle on Thursday 15th October.Normal d...
13/10/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no falconry displays at Dunrobin Castle on Thursday 15th October.

Normal displays will resume on Friday 16th October.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Step back in time for Big Living History Week! 🕰️While there won’t be any re-enactments in the halls of Dunrobin this we...
10/10/2026

Step back in time for Big Living History Week! 🕰️

While there won’t be any re-enactments in the halls of Dunrobin this week, we still want to take a look back at what life might have been like for those who lived here in times gone by.

While we can't know exactly how every Duke and Duchess of Sutherland spent their days at Dunrobin, the rooms of the Castle offer a fascinating glimpse into what life in a great country house might once have looked like.

Take a step back in time with us and imagine a day in the life at Dunrobin. Which part of the day would you most like to experience? 👇

Last week we celebrated World Architecture Day, and there’s certainly plenty of architectural history to explore here at...
09/10/2026

Last week we celebrated World Architecture Day, and there’s certainly plenty of architectural history to explore here at Dunrobin Castle.

Beginning as a fortified square keep around 1230, Dunrobin has seen centuries of additions, alterations and transformations.

One of the most significant came in 1845, when Sir Charles Barry (the architect behind the Houses of Parliament) was commissioned to completely remodel the Castle. Barry transformed Dunrobin into the Scottish Baronial-style house we recognise today, drawing heavily on French château architecture. The gardens were also laid out in the formal French style, inspired by the Palace of Versailles.

But Dunrobin’s architectural story didn’t end there. In 1915, a devastating fire swept through the Castle, destroying much of Barry’s interior.

The task of redesigning the interiors fell to renowned Scottish architect Sir Robert Lorimer, whose work introduced the refined Scottish Renaissance style that can still be seen throughout the Castle today.

From a medieval stronghold to the Castle we know today, more than 700 years of change have helped shape Dunrobin.

Take a look at these photographs, taken more than a century apart, and see what differences you can spot, and what elements of Barry’s design remain instantly recognisable today. 👀

Do you have a favourite architectural feature at Dunrobin Castle? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Even though we’re well into October, there’s still plenty of colour to discover in the gardens at Dunrobin!Thanks to the...
07/10/2026

Even though we’re well into October, there’s still plenty of colour to discover in the gardens at Dunrobin!

Thanks to the unique microclimate created within our sheltered walled garden, beautiful flowers such as our dahlias continue to thrive well into autumn, bringing wonderful bursts of colour to the garden as the seasons begin to change. 🍂

With so many different colours, shapes and varieties to discover, it’s difficult to choose a favourite!

Do you have a favourite dahlia variety? Let us know in the comments!

Happy Scottish Museums Day! 🏰Celebrated by the Scottish Museums Federation today is all about celebrating the fascinatin...
03/10/2026

Happy Scottish Museums Day! 🏰

Celebrated by the Scottish Museums Federation today is all about celebrating the fascinating objects cared for across Scotland’s museums, galleries, libraries and heritage sites.

This year’s theme is The ABC of Scottish Museums, creating an alphabetical celebration of remarkable objects and collections across the country.

While we might be here a little while if we tried to work our way through the entire alphabet at Dunrobin Castle, we’re going to pick A & Z, the beginning and the end!
A is for Aeolian Orchestrelle 🎶

Found in The Gallery, this remarkable piece of musical machinery dates from 1904 and was made in Connecticut. The Orchestrelle is a self-playing reed organ, using rolls of perforated paper to control the music.

A little more effort than just hitting play on Spotify, but well worth it for such an impressive instrument!

Z is for Zulu ⛵

For Z, we’re making our way to the Children’s Nursery, where we find this model of a Zulu-class fishing boat, with a rather amusing story behind its name.

The boat was built by local fisherman Donald “Davie” Sutherland and was originally named Duchess Millicent, after the 4th Duchess of Sutherland. However, after Donald lost the local annual fishing boat race, it was soon renamed Marchioness of Golspie!

To learn more about Scottish Museums Day and discover more of the A–Z collection, visit the Scottish Museums Federation.

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Dunrobin Castle
Golspie
KW106SF

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 4pm
Thursday 10:30am - 4pm
Friday 10:30am - 4pm
Saturday 10:30am - 4pm
Sunday 10:30am - 4pm

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