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Dunvegan Castle & Gardens

At junction of A850 and A863, Dunvegan IV55 8WF, Scotland
44 (0) 1470 521206
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Dunvegan
4.0 of 5 stars 100 Reviews
Type: Castles, Historic Sites
Owner description: Any visit to the Isle of Skye is incomplete without savouring the wealth of history and clan legend at Dunvegan Castle & Gardens. Built on a rocky...... more » Owner description: Any visit to the Isle of Skye is incomplete without savouring the wealth of history and clan legend at Dunvegan Castle & Gardens. Built on a rocky outcrop on the shores of Loch Dunvegan, Dunvegan is the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and has been the ancestral home of the Chiefs of Clan MacLeod for 800 years. For more information about our opening times, events and exhibitions, please visit our website. « less
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Leicestershire
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Nice gardens. Picturesque location. Not good for less mobile as lots of slopes and steps. The castle interior is not good for the less mobile More

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Kent
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We thought It was a bit expensive to get into the castle and gardens, but we enjoyed our visit. The best part was the seal boat trip which is a must - you get so close to the seals. More

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Inverness, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

very nice gardens but i thought was over priced for the entry of the castle More

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Colchester, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

A unique and amazing location.The castle was interesting and the staff in the rooms will explain the history and will answer any questions. The gardens are a joy,the bluebells in the woodland garden were stunning. We spent a good couple of hours enjoying the grounds and taking in the views. More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The castle is a must see. Not crowded and tons of history to peruse at your leisure. Take time to watch the short video. And don't miss the gardens! Also some great relics here from Bonnie Prince Charlie... For all the Outlander fans. More

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Hardegarijp, The Netherlands
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

very picturesque building, did not go inside , only took photo's outside.good parking facilities More

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Dingwall, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

After having lunch in the restauraunt we went to see the gardens which were good even though the weather had been a bit cold recently. However for a party of 3 I though the overall cost for the day was a bit excessive and will make me think twice about going again. Overall though good to visit if you have... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

This Castle is just amazing! Crew is very nice, Castle itself is interesting, gardens smell nice and are really neat. Also, we did the Seal Discovery Boat Trip for only £5 each! It's a 30min boat trip where you can get really close to seals. The boat driver know a lot of stuff about seals and the area so don't... More

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Birdhill, Tipp
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

It's a pity that the staff was not better. It always looks as if we disturb them. More

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scotland
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Spent several hours at this attraction. The castle inside is Ok, but the real deal is the gardens around the area. Basically worth the price alone. Unfortunately we arrived slightly out of season for boat trip for seals but would think it worth it. More

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