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ARTS, CULTURE & TOURISM
Dunrobin Castle
Golspie, Sutherland, KW10 6SF
01408 633177
Formerly a boarding school, the medieval Dunrobin
Castle, 50 miles north of Inverness in Golspie, is
open to the public between April and October.
Easily accessible by either car or coach, the castle
offers self-guided tours of the elegant interior,
museum and the expansive castle gardens. The
museum features trophy animals hunted on safari
by the Sutherland family on safari, as well as
ethnographic and archaeological artefacts. Be
sure not to miss the amazing falconry displays,
which take place in the gardens twice a day. Staff
are more than happy to answer questions about
the castle’s history at any point along the way. The
Tea Room offers both hot meals and snacks, and
a gift shop has Scottish hand-crafted souvenirs
available for purchase. With a whopping 189
rooms, it’s the largest castle in the Northern
Highlands, and a picturesque family-friendly site
worth stopping for on any Highlands trip.
GLEN NEVIS VISITOR CENTRE
Glen Nevis, Fort William, PH33 6PF
01397 705922
Glen Nevis Visitor Centre
Open seven days a week, all year round, the
Glen Nevis Visitor Centre in Fort William is
the essential starting part for any Ben Nevis
mountain climbers. The centre, two miles from
the entrance to Glen Nevis, offers comprehensive
weather and safety information for hikers as well
as facilities such as public toilets, car park and
a shop with a collection of maps, t-shirts, books
and other souvenirs for sale. The centre also
functions as an event booking hub, and staff are
on hand to assist with the details of bookings for
ten or more participants to assure that any event
runs smoothly and to avoid reservation clashing.
For both seasoned hikers intending to ascend to
the top of the highest mountain in the UK, or for
those seeking a casual stroll to experience the
scenic Western Highlands, the Glen Nevis Visitor
Centre is your essential point of reference.
DUNROBIN CASTLE
