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Dunrobin Castle
Dunrobin Castle Review
The Scottish home of the dukes of Sutherland is flamboyant Dunrobin Castle, an ancient seat developed by the first duke into a 19th-century white-turreted behemoth. As well as lavish interiors, there are falconry demonstrations and Versailles-inspired gardens. Trains so fascinated the duke that he built his own railroad in the park and staffed it with his servants.
- Address: Off A9, Golspie, KW10 6SF
- Phone: 01408/633177
- Cost: £9
- Hours: Apr., May, Sept., and early Oct., daily 10:30--4:30; June--Aug., Mon.--Sat. 10:30--5:30; Sun. noon--4:30; last entry 30 mins before closing
- Website: www.dunrobincastle.co.uk
- Location: Golspie
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