Cawdor Castle and Gardens

What a wonderful experience and beauty. We walked the Castle and drank delicious hot chocolate to wam up. Then walked the grounds enjoying the natural beauty of the well manicured lawns and the playground. Then walked along the whispering creek and back for a light lunch of delicious mushroom soup. Everything was amazing.

This privately owned castle is just 'wow'!
The interior is beautiful.. 4 poster beds, huge tapestries, tartan carpets, historical fireplaces. I found myself say 'wooooah' quite a lot in here, the photos I took don't do it justice.
We went an hour before closing and it was so quiet. We were allowed to stay later in the grounds though which were a beautiful mix of stunning plants and flowers, sculptures and art, and birds and insects.
The shop was brilliant.. We bought a lovely tartan umbrella there! The staff were so friendly in the shop and in the castle, we even had a long chat with one of the gentlemen as we left and gave us loads of great hints for the rest of our travels along the East Coast of Scotland.
The audiotour was useful, the room information was good, the staff were amazing.
A readlly interesting place to visit. It's not often you see a castle built AROUND a tree!
Highly recommended.

£13.50 per adult for an audio guided tour through this 1400s+ fully furnished castle plus gardens. It's a decent amount for your money and an overall beautiful experience.

Only a bit off the highway, Cawdor Castle is in the hamlet of Cawdor, where you follow the signs (our Google Maps led us astray) for parking a light walk from the castle itself - which you won't see from the highway or road there!

Parking is free. Concessions just 1 pound less. You buy the tickets at a booth outside and are given audio tour devices. There are a limited number of (free) lockers available as backpacks and purses are not allowed. There is also a bathroom at this entrance point but nowhere else.

Once inside, you follow the signs to go through the several open rooms in order. You hear the history of the several times expanded keep and castle as well as its architecture and decor choices over the centuries and up through the 1970s. You end with the dungeon, then kitchen, then gift shop.

There are two gardens on site to explore as you wish, each of which was still beautiful given the mid-August time of year. While the castle has many stairs and no lift, the gardens are flat.

There are so many castles to see across the UK, but Cawdor's castle and gardens had character and was well-received by our group.

A manor castle that is still occupied and in use as a residence. Grounds are expansive, so plan on spending hours in and out of the castle. The shrubbery maze will keep you busy for awhile, as much as viewing the formal gardens.

We attended an play in the grounds of Cawdor Castle and Gardens performed by The Handlebards theatre Group. They cycle from event to event and put on their take on Shakespeare plays. They are hilarious and we'll worth going if they perform in your area. The backdrop of the Castle was stunning as the sun set. Cawdor Castle is beautiful place set and worth a visit. They even have a pitch and putt golf course in the grounds.

When you think of a Scottish Castle with turrets, this is it! A fascinating place with the bonus of a self guided tour with audio handsets, so you can explore at your own pace. Photos permitted but do not use flash. Lovely gardens, woodland to explore and a children's play area in the woods. Cafe and loos. You may need to leave large bags at the entrance in lockers or just leave them in the car.

Must see beautiful place stipped in history and lived in. Reasonably priced tickets and food drinks in cafe on premises. Your also given hand help remote controlled gadget follow instructions gives you your own personal tour of place which you can stop and start via buttons on remote. Gift shops full of items to purchase. Photos are allowed to be taken so you can snap away.

The Castle is fine, and lovely gardens. The staff are very welcoming and polite.
Only downside is that it's a bit expensive for what you get.
If you go to the shop, be prepared!
Stupidly expensive in there!
The cafe is good though and not as expensive as other places..
Well worth a visit, just watch your pennies!