Any visit to the Isle of Skye is 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.
Visitors can enjoy tours of an extraordinary castle and Highland estate steeped in history and clan leg¬end, delight in the beauty of its formal gardens, take a boat trip onto Loch Dun¬vegan to see the seal colony, charter one of its traditional clinker boats for a fishing trip or Loch cruise, stay in one of its charming holiday cottages, enjoy a light snack at the MacLeods Table Cafe or browse in one of its four shops offering a wide choice.
Over time, we have given a warm Highland welcome to visitors includ¬ing Sir Walter Scott, Flora MacDonald and Queen Elizabeth II and we now look forward to welcoming you.

Winter Opening By Appointment
16 October 2009 - 31 January 2010
The Castle will be open by appointment Monday - Friday for groups of 10 people or more.
Booking and payment must be made in advance with the MacLeod Estate.
Castle and Gardens closed 16 December 2009 - 6 January 2010.
Due to the commencement of the Roof Restoration Project we are unable to take appointments between 1st February 2010 and 31st March 2010

OPENING TIMES 2010
1 April 2010 –15 October 2010:
Daily 10am – 5.30pm (last entry at 5pm)
16 October 2010 – 31 March 2011:
Open by Appointment for Groups with a minim of 10 ~ Weekdays Only
Castle & Gardens closed 20th December 2010 – 3rd January 2011

ADMISSION RATES from 16th October 2009
CASTLE & GARDENS
ADULT £8.00
CHILD(5-15) £4.00
FAMILY TICKET (2 Adults, 3 children) £23.00
SENIOR £6.50
STUDENT £6.50
GROUPS (minimum10 adults) £6.50

General Enquiries (MacLeod Estate Office)
Tel: 01470 521206
Email: info@dunvegancastle.com
www.dunvegancastle.com