What is recorded here
Dunrobin Castle is a stately home in Sutherland, Highland, Scotland, built for the Earl of Sutherland and completed in 1845. It is the largest house in the north of Scotland, with gardens designed by Sir Charles Barry. The castle overlooks the Dornoch Firth and has been open to the public since 1973.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Dunrobin Castle as Stone Circle (neolithic) - (bronze Age)(possible). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1km. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Dunrobin Castle is a Neolithic stone circle, possibly dating to the Bronze Age, and is significant as an example of early ceremonial or ritual architecture in northern Scotland. Its importance lies in its contribution to understanding prehistoric settlement and land use in the region.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
DunrobinIron Working Site (period Unassigned) · 488 yd
Dunrobin, PierPier (period Unassigned) · 662 yd
Dunrobin CastleFindspot (19th Century), Spoon (bronze)(period Unassigned) · 663 yd
Dunrobin Castle, MuseumMuseum (20th Century), Pavilion (18th Century) · 995 yd
Colin's BridgeMemorial · 1307 yd
Monument to the 2nd Duke of SutherlandMemorial · 1402 yd
Battle of Littleferry MemorialMemorial · 2.2 mi
Ben BhraggieMountain / peak · 2.4 mi
Beinn LunndaidhMountain / peak · 3.8 mi
Embo BeachBeach / strand · 4.3 mi