Dunrobin Castle was an easy hour's drive north along the A9 near the town of Golspie on the coast of the North Sea. Part of the castle structure dates back to 1275 but most of what's there was built in a French style in the mid-1800's. It is the home to the long line of Dukes of Sutherland apparently not the nicest Dukes). At one point, the estate was over 6000 sq km, the largest privately owned area in Europe. The classic fairy tale castle has 187 rooms and has many hunting trophies on display.
Unfortunately photography was prohibited inside but I did manage a few clandestine shots.
There were beautiful formal gardens fronting the view of the sea.
There is also a museum with an eclectic mix of hunting trophies, archeological finds, natural history and memorabilia.
Daily, they have a live falconry display in the gardens. The falconer was very entertaining and we thoroughly enjoyed his banter with the crowd.
On our way back to Inverness,we stopped at the Glenmorangie Distillery and went on another distillery tour.
If anyone is looking for a special occasion gift, I'm sure one to these would work.
This was a much larger operation than Oban where we visited yesterday. They produce about 8,000,000 bottles of fine lightish single malt per year. I picked up a half bottle that will have to be finished before leave Glasgow for England. Jack, you might have to help out when you arrive.
Finally the rain came on the drive back to Inverness curtailing any further outdoor activity for today.
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