Dunrobin Castle and Garden
The most northerly of Scotland's great houses and the largest in the Northern Highlands with 189 rooms.
Dunrobin Castle Limited, Golspie, Sutherland, KW10 6SF
Facilities
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Free parking
- Guide dogs welcome
Dunrobin Castle is the most northerly of Scotland’s great houses and the largest in the Northern Highlands with 189 rooms.
The castle is also one of Britain’s oldest continuously inhabited houses dating back to the early 1300s, home to the Earls and later, the Dukes of Sutherland.
The Castle, which resembles a French chateâu with its towering conical spires, has seen the architectural influences of Sir Charles Barry, who designed London’s Houses of Parliament, and Scotland’s own Sir Robert Lorimer.
The Castle was used as a naval hospital during the First World War and as a boys’ boarding school from 1965 to 1972. Located on the east coast of the Northern Highlands the castle has a wonderful vista overlooking the Moray Firth.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Dunrobin Castle, located in Golspie, Sutherland, Scotland, is open annually from 1st April to 31st October. The opening times vary slightly depending on the month:
- From April to September, the castle is open daily from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm, with the last entry at 4:30 pm.
- In October, the castle is open daily from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm, with the last entry at 4:00 pm.
The Museum within the castle grounds is open daily from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm.
The Tearoom operates daily from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm from April to September, and from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm in October.
The Gift Shop is open daily from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm in April and October, and from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm during May to September.
Admission Prices:
- Adult (17+): £16.00
- Concession: £14.00
- Child (6+): £10.00
- Family (2 adults + up to 3 children): £47.00
- Children under 6: Free
Tickets include access to the Castle, Museum, and Gardens. It is recommended to purchase tickets online, although they are also available on arrival.
For accessibility, note that some areas of the historic building may not be accessible to visitors with limited mobility. However, wheelchair access to the gardens can be arranged upon request.
For any last-minute updates regarding opening or closures, visitors are advised to monitor the castle's social media channels.
Historic Houses members visit for free. Pre-booking is not required – members should just show their cards on arrival.
Adult £15.50
Senior (over 60) £13.50
Student £13.50
Child (6 to 15) £9.00
Family (2 adults + up to 3 children) £45.00
Dunrobin Castle offers education visits for both primary and secondary schools.
For further information please contact us on 01408 633177 or email [email protected].
- Guide dogs welcome
Getting here
Dunrobin Castle Limited, Golspie, Sutherland, KW10 6SF
Dunrobin Castle is just off the main A9 road on the right, one mile north of Golspie, 50 miles north of the Highland capital, Inverness.
Dunrobin also has its own train station and is a request stop during the summer months.
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