MHG10841 - Dunrobin Castle
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- CASTLE (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
Full Description
Dubrobin Castle (name verified) is a large and outstanding mansion still occupied and as described by previous authorities.
Externally it appears to be 18/19th century with little of the 17th century work visible, the tower house being entirely enclosed by later work. There is no evidence of any structure ante-dating the tower house. Visited by OS (E G C) 4 April 1962 and (J M) 19 January 1976.
(NC 8505 0082) Dunrobin Castle (NAT) OS 6" map, (1964)
Dunrobin Castle, principal seat of Sutherland family since C12th, consists of a keep at the NE angle built about 1401 and vaulted on each floor - an unusual feature.
In 17th century a large house on the plan of a central courtyard was erected to SW of keep and connected to it with a turnpike-stair tower. These wings were altered and added to in 1785 and in 1845-50 a huge mansion was built on NE side.
The whole was restored early 20th century and is in use as a school.
D MacGibbon and T Ross 1887-92; RCAHMS 1911, visited 1909; N Tranter 1962-70.
(NC 8505 0081) St John's Well (NR)
OS 6" map, Sutherland, 1st ed., (1873)
St John's Well is a very deep pump well in the courtyard of the ancient portion of the castle. No information regarding the origin of the name can be found.
Name Book 1873.
See NMRS Lorimer Collection for full range of plans.
OWNER: The Duke of Sutherland
ARCHITECT: Sir Charles Barry-North front of Dunrobin Castle with W Leslie of Aberdeen 1844-1848
Sir Robert Lorimer-large alterations after fire in 1915
"J.M."-improvements c. 1785 Probably John McLeran (See Tarbat House)
Built for Lord Strathnaver 1732. Brick addition when building converted to museum.
BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCE: NMRS LIBRARY
Country Life, August 18th 1966 pp.395-6
Scottish Country Life, Vol VI, No 9, pp.367-70, Sept 1919
Golspie/Lairg Local Plan, July 1983: P48/101. Listed Buildings. POLICY - A five year programme of essential repairs is to be undertaken at Dunrobin Castle by the Sutherland Trust.
J Aitken : 11/06/01.
Sources/Archives (39)
- --- SHG11031 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph: J.S.Bone. Dunrobin NC85 01. Colour Print. .
- --- SHG13660 Image/Photograph(s): AP - Dunrobin Castle.. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
- --- SHG13661 Image/Photograph(s): AP - Dunrobin Castle.. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
- --- SHG13673 Image/Photograph(s): Dunrobin Castle.. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
- --- SHG18293 Image/Photograph(s): Dunrobin Castle and gardens.. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
- --- SHG18560 Image/Photograph(s): AP - Dunrobin Castle. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
- --- SHG18561 Image/Photograph(s): AP - Dunrobin Castle. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
- --- SHG18562 Image/Photograph(s): AP - Dunrobin Castle. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
- --- SHG18563 Image/Photograph(s): AP - Dunrobin Castle. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
- --- SHG18564 Image/Photograph(s): AP - Dunrobin Castle. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
- --- SHG18567 Image/Photograph(s): AP - Dunrobin Castle. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
- --- SHG1872 Text/Publication/Volume: Adam, R J. [19--?]. Dunrobin Castle, Sutherland: the historic home of the Sutherland family: the Scottish residence of the Dukes of Sutherland.
- --- SHG1955 Text/Publication/Volume: Barry, A. 1867. The Life and Works of Sir Charles Barry, R.A., F.R.S..
- --- SHG1968 Text/Publication/Volume: Beattie, W. 1838. Scotland illustrated in a series of views taken expressly for this work.
- --- SHG2002 Text/Publication/Volume: Burke, J B. 1854. A visitation of the seats and arms of the noblemen and gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland.
- --- SHG2053 Text/Publication/Volume: Close-Brooks, J. 1986. Exploring Scotland's Heritage: The Highlands. 75-7, No. 30.
- --- SHG2153 Text/Publication/Volume: Dunrobin Castle. 1845-51. Dunrobin Castle, Sutherland: letters to George Taylor 1845 and William Leslie 1851 re additions to castle.
- --- SHG2154 Text/Publication/Volume: Dunrobin Castle. {n.d.}. Dunrobin Castle: list of plans at Dunrobin.
- --- SHG2206 Text/Publication/Volume: Forman, S. 1967. Scottish country houses and castles.
- --- SHG2334 Text/Publication/Volume: Hussey, C. 1931. The work of Sir Robert Lorimer.
- --- SHG24382 Image/Photograph(s): Taylor, A. 2007-9. Photographs of various HER sites by Andrew Taylor (CD 1). Colour. Yes. Digital.
- --- SHG2442 Text/Publication/Volume: MacGibbon, D. and Ross, T.. 1887-92. The castellated and domestic architecture of Scotland from the twelfth to the eighteenth century. Hardback. Vol. 4, 300-7; plan, illust..
- --- SHG2535 Text/Publication/Volume: Morris, F O (ed). [1855-60. A series of picturesque views of seats of the noblemen and gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland with descriptive and historical letterpress. p 49.
- --- SHG2614 Text/Publication/Volume: Pennant, T. 1809. Pennant's Tour of Scotland. Held in Print Room.
- --- SHG2657 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1911. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments and Constructions of Scotland. Second report and inventory of monuments and constructions in the county of Sutherland. . 90-1, No. 269.
- --- SHG2893 Text/Publication/Volume: Tranter, N. 1962-70. The fortified house in Scotland. 174-6; illust..
- --- SHG3636 Image/Photograph(s): B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG3637 Image/Photograph(s): B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG3692 Image/Photograph(s): B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG3693 Image/Photograph(s): B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG3694 Image/Photograph(s): B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG3695 Image/Photograph(s): B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG3696 Image/Photograph(s): B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG3697 Image/Photograph(s): B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG3888 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph: B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG4004 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph: B/W Negative. .
- --- SHG677 Text/Publication/Article: Forman, S. 1958. 'Dunrobin Castle', Scot Fld Vol. 105 Dec 1958, p.48, 50-1. Scot Fld. 48, 50-1. 48, 50-1.
- --- SHG678 Text/Publication/Article: Eadie, D. 1968. 'Dunrobin School', Scot Fld Vol. 115 Nov 1968, p.28-31. Scot Fld. 28-31. 28-31.
- --- SHG904 Text/Publication/Article: Miller, D B. 1976. 'Historic castles and families of the north: 3: Dunrobin Castle: the earls and dukes of Sutherland', Caithness Fld Club Bulletin Vol. 1 April 1976, p.99-102. Caithness Fld Club Bulletin. 99-102. 99-1-2.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 8505 0082 (65m by 67m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC80SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | GOLSPIE |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (12)
- Parent of: Dairy Park, Dunrobin, Icehouse (Monument) (MHG9592)
- Parent of: Dovecote, Dunrobin Castle (Building) (MHG17127)
- Parent of: Dunrobin Castle (Building) (MHG39728)
- Parent of: Dunrobin Castle, Entrance Driveway (Monument) (MHG19907)
- Parent of: Dunrobin Castle, Kitchen Garden (Parks and Gardens) (MHG19668)
- Parent of: Dunrobin Castle, Laundry (Monument) (MHG19928)
- Parent of: Dunrobin Castle, Parkland (Parks and Gardens) (MHG19670)
- Parent of: Dunrobin Castle, Summer House (Building) (MHG10880)
- Parent of: Dunrobin Castle, Visitors' Car Park (Monument) (MHG19672)
- Parent of: Dunrobin Castle, Walled Garden (Parks and Gardens) (MHG10875)
- Parent of: Private Burial Ground, Dunrobin Castle (Monument) (MHG16975)
- Parent of: Well - Dunrobin Castle (Building) (MHG39729)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB7044 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/6512 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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