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Legendary Dunrobin Castle Tour
4.8
4 Ratings
Highland Council
You won’t find this tour offered anywhere else. This unique journey, crafted by Johnny, showcases the stunning North East coast of the Highlands on the way to Dunrobin Castle, the residence of the Dukes of Sutherland.
Traveling north from Invergordon or Inverness, we’ll explore areas that few tourists ever experience.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Struie Hill - The Struie viewpoint, locally known as Millionaires View, offers a breathtaking panorama over the Dornoch Firth. Legend has it that Andrew Carnegie, the Scottish-American industrialist, business magnate, and philanthropist, would bring his wealthy and famous guests to this spot, earning it the nickname ‘Millionaire’s View.’
- Dornoch Cathedral - Perched on the edge of the Dornoch Firth, the historic town of Dornoch offers a serene setting, stunning landscapes, and a sunny climate. This vibrant community is located on the east coast of the northern Highlands, stretching from the Moray Firth to Sutherland. Its sheltered position blesses it with a particularly sunny climate and miles of golden sandy beaches. The beach extends from Dornoch Point past Embo beach to the mouth of Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve. Adjacent to the beach is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, home to nesting birds, flora, and fauna. Golf enthusiasts can tee off at the Royal Dornoch championship course, ranked 13th in the world. The coast is also a haven for wildlife, including seals and a significant population of both breeding and wintering birds.
- Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve - Departing from Dornoch, we will head towards Dunrobin Castle via a single-track route around Loch Fleet, where we may spot some of the wildlife inhabiting the nature reserve, such as seals, otters, and possibly even an osprey.
- Dunrobin Castle and Gardens - Our next stop is Dunrobin Castle, where we will explore the Castle, its Gardens, and enjoy a Falconry Display. Dunrobin Castle is the most northerly of Scotland’s grand houses and the largest in the Northern Highlands, boasting 189 rooms. It is also one of Britain’s oldest continuously inhabited houses, dating back to the early 1300s, and has been home to the Earls and later the Dukes of Sutherland. Resembling a French château with its towering conical spires, the Castle showcases the architectural influences of Sir Charles Barry, who designed London’s Houses of Parliament, and Scotland’s Sir Robert Lorimer. During the First World War, the Castle served as a naval hospital and later as a boys’ boarding school from 1965 to 1972. Overlooking the Moray Firth, just north of the villages of Golspie and Dornoch, the Castle is renowned for its beautiful gardens and impressive falconry display. A visit here is truly worthwhile.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Driver/Guide
- Personal Local Guide
Location
Struie Hill
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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R8343xpannep
Apr 12, 2023
Brilliant day at Dunrobin Castle and Dornoch - Wonderful trip to Dunrobin Castle and surrounding areas. Johnny tailored the trip to make the most of the weather, jumped out to take photos, and went out of his way to make the trip comfortable. The castle exceeded expectations and the falconry display was brilliant! The sight of seals basking on the shores of Dornoch firth was an unexpected bonus.
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Olga
Jul 9, 2022
A great tour! - Had a great trip to Dunrobin castle with Johnny. He made sure we got there in plenty of time to see the falconry show and we had enough time afterwards to look around and take photos. We also visited Dornoch cathedral, saw the seals in the Loch Fleet nature reserve and admired the famous million dollar viewpoint in Tain. So many beautiful sights!
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Bluem00ncity
Jun 25, 2022
Interesting and informative - We enjoyed this trip led by Johnny who was keen to show us the area around his Highland home and to share his local knowledge with us.
He was very interesting and obliging, willing to craft the tour around our wishes.
We enjoyed the castle but could have done with a little bit more time there.
Altogether a good day out.
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