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Dunrobin Castle and Gardens

United Kingdom

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Please note Dunrobin will only be visited when the tour departs from Inverness

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11 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Dunrobin Castle and Gardens

    Welcome to the sweeping eastern coast of the northern Scottish Highlands. The journey through this landscape feels akin to stepping into an entirely different world, a realm where the air is noticeably crisper, the sunlight falls…

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  2. 2The Grand Dining Room

    Stepping into the castle, the first major reception space we encounter is the magnificent Grand Dining Room. The sheer scale and opulence of this chamber immediately communicates the immense wealth and social standing of the…

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  3. 3The Magnificent Drawing Room

    We now enter the Drawing Room, undeniably the largest and perhaps the most striking interior space within Dunrobin Castle. As you cross the threshold, the sheer volume of the room washes over you. …

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  4. 4The Historic Library

    Welcome to the intellectual heart of the estate, the historic Library. As you step inside, close your eyes for a brief moment and take in the distinct, intoxicating aroma of the room. …

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  5. 5Queen Victoria's Suite

    We now transition into a space defined by royal prestige and deep continental influence, known as the Green and Gold Room, which forms the centerpiece of Queen Victoria's Suite. This specific apartment vividly illustrates the…

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  6. 6The Nurseries

    Leaving the opulent state rooms behind, we now cross an invisible boundary into the older, more secluded corridors of the castle. We are entering the wing constructed in seventeen eighty four by the first Duke of Sutherland. …

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  7. 7The Duke's Study and The Ancient Keep

    Prepare yourself for a dramatic shift in the atmosphere. As we step into the Duke's Study, we have traveled deep into the architectural and historical center of Dunrobin. …

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  8. 8The Seamstress Room and The Ghost Tower

    Moving further through the ancient fourteenth century core of the building, we arrive at a space that physically manifests the darkest and most chilling chapters of Scottish clan history. This is the Seamstress Room. …

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  9. 9The Formal Seaside Gardens

    Let us step out from the shadows of the ancient keep and breathe in the fresh, salty air of the Moray Firth. As you emerge onto the elevated terraces, the spectacular Formal Gardens of Dunrobin spread out magnificently before you. …

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  10. 10The Falconry Lawn

    Our final stop takes us to the vibrant, open expanse of the lower garden lawns, where the ancient and thrilling aristocratic tradition of falconry is brought vividly to life. The wide, manicured grass here provides the perfect…

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  11. 11Closing

    As our journey through Dunrobin Castle and Gardens comes to a close, let us pause near the entrance gate to reflect upon the magnificent tapestry of history we have walked through today. This estate is not a singular, frozen…

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What is Dunrobin Castle and Gardens?

Dunrobin Castle and Gardens is a place in United Kingdom with 11 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationUnited Kingdom
TypeHeritage
Story sections11
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates57.9816, -3.9442
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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