Dunrobin Castle is a stately home in Sutherland, in the Highlands. It is the seat of the Countess of Sutherland and the Clan Sutherland. It is located 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Golspie and about 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Brora. Its origins date back to the Middle Ages, but most of the current construction is the work of Sir Charles Barry, the architect of the Palace of Westminster in London, which greatly expanded the building in 1845. It was built in French Renaissance style. Some parts of the original building are visible only from the inner courtyard.
The lands of Sutherland were acquired before 1211, by Hugh, lord of Duffus, grandson of the Flemish nobleman, Freskin. Sutherland County was created around 1230 for Hugh's son, William, and the first evidence of a castle on this site dates back to 1401. It may have been built on the site of a medieval fort (hence, the dun in the name of place).
Dunrobin Castle
Address: KW10 6SF, Regno Unito
Phone: +44 1408 633177
Site:
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