Dunrobin Castle, Golspie

The family home of the Earl of Sutherland (one of the seven ancient Scottish Earldoms) for over 700 years! The Countess is 94 yrs old and lives in London but there is still a private suite of rooms for family use. It made a nice change from looking at ruins, and the grounds are spectacular.

Long, fun day...

August 19th 2015
Geo: 58.5949, -3.51911Lot of driving today, but again in beautiful weather and fascinating countryside. We loved seeing the mirror-like lochs reflecting the grand mansions, then bare hills and ranges followed by woodlands and green pastures, and heather-covered lands further north. The scenery is all that we'd hoped for!First to Oban Distillery, then to Fort William at one end of the Cal ... read more

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