Dunvegan Castle was the seat of Clan MacLeod chiefs. Dunvegan Castle is the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and has been the stronghold of the chiefs of the clan for 800 years. A curtain wall was built round the hill in the 13th century around a former Norse fort which was only accessible through a sea gate. A castle was constructed within the curtain wall by Malcolm MacLeod around 1350.

Today Dunvegan castle is open to the public.

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Founded: c. 1350
Category: Castles and fortifications in United Kingdom

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Amelia Bowden (6 months ago)
The price is a fair price, the grounds are lovely! However I would say my favourite part was looking around the castle, learning about the history! I really enjoyed the added touch of the video room and learning more about the families background.
Matt Morris (6 months ago)
Loved visiting Dunvegan. Like all the castles in the UK, there is a rich history and a story within. Loved looking at all the art and weapons. The grounds are well maintained and the gardens look great. The food options aren't bad either compared to some of the other castles I've been to. Well worth a visit if you are over that way. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Mikey (7 months ago)
A nice castle to visit with plenty to do for a morning or an afternoon. The grounds are pleasant with several short walks through woodland along with some garden areas including the walled garden, the round garden and the water garden. The history of the place is interesting and inside the castle there is a room where you can watch a video all about it. The video is pretty dated, 90s perhaps, but the information is relevant. Parking is just over the road from the castle and there are toilets and a cafe and plenty of parking spaces. There are also toilets in the castle grounds. If you are in the area and want a relaxing few hours then you can't do much better than a visit to this castle.
Vincent Williams (7 months ago)
Visiting this castle on the Isle of Skye was of the most extraordinary experiences of my life. The journey through the highlands to the island is breathtaking. The castle sits on the edge of the sky and is fully operational with all furniture and art still intact. The same family line of 800 years still resides in the castle. The gardens are amazing to explore and have so many different flowers and plants from around the world. Thank you Scotland, the Isle of Skye and Dunvegan Castle!
Eric (9 months ago)
Duvegan Castle and Gardens is such a spectacular visit and our favorite of all the castles in Scotland. It is so well presented and brings you back in time as much as possible. They set up each room to take you back to life the way it was and truly give you a great experience. The inside is so creatively setup down to the finest details. The gardens are truly mesmerizing and enjoyable to walk through for all. My wife loved all the plants while I enjoyed the waterfalls and seeing what the gardens used to look like back in the day with the massive changes in the water flow. Overall, this was the best castle of our visit to Scotland and not terribly busy.
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