MHG39728 - Dunrobin Castle
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Type and Period (1)
- COUNTRY HOUSE (Undated)
Protected Status
Full Description
NC80SE 1.00 8505 0082
NC80SE 1.01 851 007 formal garden
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 (38)
- --- Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph: J.S.Bone. Dunrobin NC85 01. Colour Print. .
- --- Image/Photograph(s): AP - Dunrobin Castle.. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
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- --- Image/Photograph(s): Dunrobin Castle and gardens.. Colour Slide; Digital Image. .
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- --- Text/Publication/Volume: Pennant, T. 1809. Pennant's Tour of Scotland. Held in Print Room.
- --- 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.
- --- Text/Publication/Volume: Tranter, N. 1962-70. The fortified house in Scotland. 174-6; illust..
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- --- 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.
- --- Text/Publication/Article: Eadie, D. 1968. 'Dunrobin School', Scot Fld Vol. 115 Nov 1968, p.28-31. Scot Fld. 28-31. 28-31.
- --- 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) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC80SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | GOLSPIE |
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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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