Top Things to do in Caithness and Sutherland
Top Restaurants in Caithness and Sutherland
Things to do in Caithness and Sutherland, Scotland: The Best Castles
Discover the best top things to do in Caithness and Sutherland, United Kingdom including Ardvreck Castle, Dunrobin Castle and Gardens, The Castle and Gardens of Mey, Castle Sinclair Girnigoe, Castle Varrich, Old Wick Castle.
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1. Ardvreck Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 178 reviews
Standing amongst some of the most dramatic scenery of the Scottish Highlands are the remains of a brooding castle, thought to have been built in 1590 by the Macleods who had owned Assynt since the 13th century.
Reviewed By The_Trip_Man01 - Motherwell, United Kingdom
A stunning sight just off the main road and can see from the car, few pictures and on our way again.
2. Dunrobin Castle and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,765 reviews
Dunrobin Castle is the historic home of the Earls and Dukes of Sutherland. The earliest part of the building dates from around 1275 and has a number of later extensions. Your tour begins at the main staircase, which leads to the state rooms on the first floor. These include the Dining Room, set with the family silver, and our Library which has over 10,000 books. You then make your way to the smaller rooms in the older parts of the castle. The Tearoom and Gift Shop can be found on the ground floor. Access to the Gardens is from the Entrance Hall. Our Victorian Museum and Falconry displays can be found in the garden. Falconry displays 11.30am and 2pm daily during the months of April, May, June, July, August and September.
Reviewed By 899jessiee - Buxton, United Kingdom
Dunrobin Castle &Gardens are beautifully situated with the castle overlooking the ornately designed gardens, the castle itself is immaculate guides are there to answer any questions you may have giving you a clearer insight of how people lived in those times . A bird of prey display is given at certain times of the day and is well worth watching. This is a castle you must not miss
3. The Castle and Gardens of Mey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 935 reviews
Opening times for 2021 are to be confirmed. We are open daily from 1st May to 30th September however we will be closed from late July to the beginning of August. These dates are subject to change so please keep up to date on our website for the most recent information.
Reviewed By hildenley - Berkshire, United Kingdom
We had a beautiful around the coast from John O'Groats to the Castle of Mey & enjoyed a guided tour of the lovely house, then a walkabout in the pretty gardens & animal centre.
4. Castle Sinclair Girnigoe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 239 reviews
Reviewed By Albia-Newton - Weston super Mare, United Kingdom
The remains of a once very grand clan castle Fantastic views Good information boards It’s good that Clan Sinclair are caring for their ancestral seat
5. Castle Varrich
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By TheOldMacs - Canberra, Australia
We had decided to stop in Tongue, where we left the car and walked down the track (a short easy stroll according to our Scotland book, but it took at least 20 minutes in each direction and was fairly steep in places) to the Castle, an old ruin up on the top of a hill. There is little left of the actual castle, but there has been a recent addition of platforms and steps so you can get higher up into the ruin, and that provides amazing views in most directions – possibly some of the best views we saw in that area. The walk was very enjoyable except for the horse flies which drove us mad!
6. Old Wick Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By Inspire401745 - Wakefield, United Kingdom
We were the only people on a hot sunny afternoon walking to the castle. There are beautiful views along the coast as you make your way to the ruin. Unfortunately there is very little left of the old castle but don’t let that put you off.
