A castle that has it’s own train station!
Dunrobin Castle lies on the east coast of Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands. The historic middle ages castle survives to an extent in the courtyard but is now surrounded by the 1835-1850 stately home designed in the Scottish Baronial style.
The entrance to the castle grounds is right across the road from Dunrobin train station which is not surprising as the railway line here was built to provide a private station for the castle and it’s guests!
Avenue to Dunrobin Castle Dunrobin Castle
Dogs aren’t allowed in the formal gardens so Rudy took a walk through the woods to get around to the “postcard view” of the castle. The paths were very muddy but the beach made the detour all worthwhile!
The castle’s woods reach right down to the shore and there is a more solid track we chose to walk on the beach itself. The beaches here are famous for Jurassic fossil finds but we made do with interesting shells, seaweed and almost definitely not fossil stones.
Despite getting muddy boots & paws on the woodland path this was one of favourite walks around Golspie area. A beautiful station, an adventure through the woods and then lots of exploring around the beach before taking all the postcard photos!
Dunrobin Castle is open to the public between April/May and October. There is a museum, tea shop and falconry displays in the large gardens. Dogs are not allowed in the castle or the formal gardens.
The official website is at www.dunrobincastle.co.uk