Dunrobin Castle

Fairytale French-château castle of the Dukes of Sutherland, by the sea

  • Scotland
  • Highland
  • 14th century
  • Scots Baronial / French château
  • castle

Dunrobin, the largest house in the northern Highlands, looks more like a French château than a Scottish castle after a grand 1845 remodelling. Seat of the Dukes of Sutherland since the 1300s, it overlooks formal gardens and the North Sea.

Construction: Medieval origins; remodelled 1845 in French-château style

Frequently asked questions

When was Dunrobin Castle built?
Dunrobin Castle was built mainly in the 14th century. Full construction span: Medieval origins; remodelled 1845 in French-château style.
Where is Dunrobin Castle?
Dunrobin Castle is in Golspie, Scotland (around 57.98°, -3.95°).
What kind of castle is Dunrobin Castle?
Dunrobin Castle is a castle in the Scots Baronial / French château style. Fairytale French-château castle of the Dukes of Sutherland, by the sea.