LEISURE
CASTLES
The Highlands are steeped in history - wonderful days are filled visiting castles in varying states of condition, from ruins to inhabited, but all Historic Scotland national treasures.
Dunrobin Castle - Sutherland Castle of Mey Caithness
Urquhart Castle - Loch Ness
Cawdor Castle - Inverness
Castle Stuart - Inverness
Eilean Donan Castle - Kyle of Lochalsh
Armadale Castle - Isle of Skye
Dunvegan Castle - Isle of Skye
Stromme Castle - Lochcarron
Dunrobin Castle - Just 15 miles from the hotel this 189 roomed, majestic castle is one of Britain's oldest continuously inhabited houses, dating in part from the early 1300s. An extraordinary piece of history with absolutely stunning gardens, we recommend a visit. Open to the public from March through to October.
Castle and Gardens of Mey – The Queen Mothers lasting legacy to the country. 1 ½ drive north to Caithness you can visit the most northerly inhabited castle on the British mainland. The Queen Mother acquired the castle 1952 and renovated, restored it and created the beautiful gardens you see today and for almost half a century she spent many happy summers here. Visit Scotland has awarded the Castle with 5 stars of excellence which included the gardens, animal centre, gift shop and tea room.
Falconry Display -Dunrobin Castle also host a wonderful display of their birds of prey including falcons, eagles, hawks and owls.
