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.
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Opening Times
Dunrobin Castle, Museum & Gardens is open daily from 1st April to 31st October 2026.
April to September
The castle, museum and gardens are open 10.00am to 5.30pm daily. Last entry is at 4.30pm.
October
Opening times change in October, with the castle, museum and gardens open 10.30am to 5.00pm daily. Last entry is at 4.00pm.
Museum
The museum operates on a separate schedule, open 10.30am to 4.00pm daily throughout the season.
Gardens
The gardens are open during the castle's annual season and are accessible to wheelchair users. Opening times follow the main castle hours listed above.
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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