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| Dunrobin Castle, Scotland / Geoff Sutton 2022 |
We arrived at the 700-year-old Dunrobin Castle via coach from Invergordon on a pleasant sunny August day. We decided to tour the castle first before walking about the gardens and visiting the small museum.
I didn't count the number of rooms on the tour but they were surely a fraction of the 189--Dunrobin is the largest castle in the Northern Highlands and one of the oldest houses where people have always lived.
As you might expect, the dining hall is grand.
There's a gift shop of course.
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| The Military Room |
A clear window offered a fantastic overview of the gardens and the Moray Firth.
The castle is most impressive from the garden.
Before leaving, we photographed the view from the long drive.
A short video offers a panorama of the gardens.
Notes
The name, Dun Robin is from the Gaelic meaning Robin's Hill or Fort.
The castle has been home to the Earls and Dukes of Sutherland since the 1200s.
The Earldom of Sutherland, created in 1235, is one of the seven in Scotland's history.
The castle has been added to over the centuries.
It was remodeled in 1845 by Sir Charles Barry. Queen Victoria's residence at Balmoral appears to have influenced the style.
Dunrobin is the home of Clan Sutherland.
The castle is located at Golspie, Sutherland, Scotland KW10 6SF
According to the website, it is open from April to October.
A colourful guide book is available for a small fee.
You can learn more about the castle at http://www.dunrobincastle.co.uk/
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