Dunvegan Castle & Gardens
Any visit to the Isle of Skye would be incomplete without savouring the wealth of history offered by Dunvegan Castle & Gardens. Built on a rock in an idyllic loch side setting, Dunvegan is the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and has been the ancestral home of the Chiefs of Clan MacLeod for 800 years.
On display are many fine oil paintings and clan treasures, the most famous of which is the Fairy Flag. Legend has it that this sacred Banner has miraculous powers and when unfurled in battle, the clan MacLeod would invariably defeat their enemies. Another of the castle’s great treasures is the Dunvegan Cup, a unique ‘mazer’ dating back to the Middle Ages. It was gifted by the O’Neils of Ulster as a token of thanks to one of our most celebrated Chiefs, Sir Rory Mor, for his support of their cause against the marauding forces of Queen Elizabeth I of England in 1596
Currently visitors can enjoy tours of an extraordinary castle and Highland estate steeped in history and clan legend, delight in the beauty of its formal gardens, take a boat trip onto Loch Dunvegan to see the seal colony, charter one of its traditionally built clinker boats for a fishing trip or Loch cruise, stay in one of its charming holiday cottages, enjoy an appetising meal at the MacLeods Table Cafe or browse in one of its four shops offering a wide choice to suit everyone. There is a wealth of activities in the area ranging from walking, fishing and sightseeing to fine local cuisine and camping at the estate’s Glenbrittle Campsite at the foot of the majestic Cuillin mountain range.
To celebrate the Year of Homecoming Scotland 2009, Dunvegan will be hosting a number of events at the castle including Talisker whisky tasting evenings on the 9,16, 23 and 30 May, the Homecoming Lecture featuring the award-winning journalist, broadcaster and author Professor James Hunter on the 18th July and a concert of Gaelic music organised by the Blas Festival on the 5 September at 7.30pm. All this in addition to the 43rd Silver Chanter, the Skye Fireworks Display on the 7th November and exclusive dinners prepared by the award winning Kinloch Lodge (Claire MacDonald) and served in the castle’s dining room (dates to be confirmed). For more information about our events, please go to our website.
Over time, we have given a warm Highland welcome to visitors including Sir Walter Scott, Flora MacDonald and Queen Elizabeth II and we now look forward to welcoming you.
CASTLE & GARDENS
ADULT £7.50
CHILD (3-15yrs) £4.00
STUDENTS/SENIOR CITIZENS/GROUPS £6.00
FAMILY TICKET (2 adults, 4 children): £25.00
GARDENS ONLY
ADULT £5.50
CHILD £3.00
STUDENTS/SENIOR/CITIZENS/GROUPS £4.50
LOCH DUNVEGAN SEAL BOATS TRIPS (15 April - 30 September 2009)
Voted 1 of the Best UK Days Out by the Sunday Times Travel Magazine
ADULT: £1.50 (with garden ticket)
CHILD: £1.00 (with garden ticket)
ADULT: £4.00 (with castle & garden ticket)
CHILD: £2.00 (with castle & garden ticket)
INFANT: £1.50 (1-3yrs)
General Enquiries (MacLeod Estate Office)
Tel: 01470 521206
Email: info@dunvegancastle.com
www.dunvegancastle.com
Opening Hours
OPEN: 1 April 2009 - 15 October 2009
10am - 5.30pm (last entry 5pm)
OPEN BY APPOINTMENT: 16 October 2009 - 31 March 2010
CASTLE & GARDENS CLOSED
21 December 2009 – 3 January 2010
Property Address
Dunvegan Castle & Gardens
Dunvegan
Isle of Skye
IV55 8WF
Scotland
Contact
Estate Manager
MacLeod Estate Office
Dunvegan House
Dunvegan
Scotland
IV55 8WF
Great Britain
Tel: +44 (1470) 521206
Fax: +44 (1470) 520205
E-Mail: info@dunvegancastle.com
WWW: http://www.dunvegancastle.com
