Parking AND DIRECTIONS
Dunrobin Castle, 50 miles north of Inverness on the main A9 road, and one mile north of Golspie, was inspired by Queen Victoria's new house at Balmoral, but it is much more elegant and the 'candle-snuffer' towers and wonderful formal gardens give it the feel of a French château. Inside is a wonderful selection of paintings, tapestries and furniture. The route to Dunrobin is through some spectacular scenery and birdwatchers will want to pause by the salt marshes at Loch Fleet. Brora, Helmsdale, beautiful Kildonan and the 'flow country' beckon from the north. Alternatively, the stoneage excavations at Lairg and the Falls of Shin, with salmon leaping impressively in late autumn, warrant this diversion on the way home.
Finally, not just a castle trip but a beautiful, fascinating and an important part of Scottish history. Let’s help you get here!
By Road
Dunrobin Castle is just off the main A9 road on the right, one mile north of Golspie, 50 miles north of the Highland capital, Inverness.
From Inverness
Travelling by road north from Inverness, take the A9 all the way through the Highland village of Golspie and look out for the prominent entrance to Dunrobin Castle on your right hand side.
From Glasgow
Take the A/M80 north to Stirling, remembering to bypass the city and follow the signs for A9 Perth then Inverness cross over the Kessock Bridge and proceed as for Inverness above.
From Edinburgh
Take the M90 to Perth outskirts where you will follow the signs for and join the A9 north to Inverness. Proceed as above.
From Aberdeen
Take the A96 all the way to the outskirts of Inverness, join the A9 north and proceed as above.
From Dundee
Take the A90 to the outskirts of Perth then A9 to Inverness, then proceed as above.
By Train
The mainline station is Golspie, (on the main Inverness-Wick/Thurso route) from which you will need to take a short taxi ride one mile to the Castle. (Dunrobin Castle Station is a “request stop” during the summer months. Contact Inverness Railway Station for further details)
www.scotrail.co.uk
By Coach
The main operator is Rapsons. The group comprises Rapsons Coaches, Highland Country Buses, Orkney Coaches and Causeway Coaches, companies serving mainland Northern Scotland and the Orkney Isles. They operate throughout the Northern Highlands and Orkney and offer a considerable network of services. These can be viewed at www.rapsons.co.uk or you can call 01463 710555.
Routefinders and maps
RAC Route Planner
AA Route Planner
Traveline Scotland website, where you can plan any public transport journey within Scotland and from Scotland to main points in the UK.
Traveline Scotland
Transport Direct
Maps:
For those wanting directions to Dunrobin Castle, as well as people who just want to know where the Castle is situated.
Or alternatively look at
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