The Macmillan Coffee Morning at the newly refurbished MacLeod Tables Cafe raised a record £1,780.60 for Macmillan Cancer Support this year, bringing the total raised since 2019 to over £9,000. Guests enjoyed sunny gardens, homemade cakes, and great company....
On Saturday, 26th July, Dunvegan Castle & Gardens welcomed the beloved children’s book character Hamish McHaggis and author Linda Strachan as part of the nationwide 20th anniversary tour. Families enjoyed a day of themed activities, including meeting the Hamish mascot, creative crafts, garden trails, and a scavenger hunt, all set against the historic backdrop of Scotland’s oldest continuously inhabited castle....
We were proud to sponsor the 74th Dunvegan Show on Saturday, 26th July. A fantastic day out celebrating local agriculture and community spirit. It was an honour to present several prizes and enjoy the great line-up of events throughout the day....
This week, we were pleased to announce the completion of tree felling along the Two Churches Walk due to Phytophthora ramorum. In its place, the MacLeod Estate has improved access by adding a new footpath, better drainage, and expanding the car park at Duirinish Church. Native woodland replanting will follow over the next two years, creating a continuous and thriving green space for the community to enjoy. ...
On Sunday, July 13th, Dunvegan Castle & Gardens hosted a magical open-air performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by The Three Inch Fools. Set against golden evening light, the show charmed over 100 guests with its humour, energy, and inventiveness. Glowing feedback poured in, with one guest calling it “a brilliant evening of nonsense and laughter.” Even the midges behaved (mostly). A truly unforgettable summer’s evening on Skye....
Dunvegan Castle & Gardens was the setting for a memorable evening on June 7th, as guests came together for The Scottish Gathering, an event headlined by the celebrated Hebridean Baker, Coinneach MacLeod. Held in the castle’s historic dining room, the evening was filled with storytelling, singing with the audience, and the unmistakable warmth of Highland hospitality....
As part of this year's Skye Bridge 30th anniversary celebrations, we were thrilled to welcome Skye Bridge Theatre to Dunvegan Castle & Gardens for a truly special event on Saturday, 26th April. Visitors gathered in the Garden Museum, nestled within the Walled Garden, to see The Tales of the Last Ferryman — a powerful and moving performance inspired by real events, legends, and myths, all masterfully woven into a beautifully conceived story. Brought vividly to life by the brilliant actor Llion Williams, the play captivated our visitors during two performances at 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM....
Themed “What represents your community?”, the competition invited schools to explore and celebrate the identity of their local area. Each egg offered a unique glimpse into the heritage, landscapes, and values of the island’s diverse communities — from dramatic natural features to cultural traditions and everyday village life. Visitors from near and far were invited to vote for their favourite design, and with over 600 votes cast, Carbost Primary and Nursery emerged as the clear winner....
Last week, the estate's dedicated A-team, worked tirelessly to widen and clear the narrow, overgrown, and muddy public footpath that runs between the village and the castle car park. This vital improvement was made to enhance access for the local community and ensure safer, more convenient passage for pedestrians....
After months of dedicated work, we were delighted to reopen the MacLeod Tables Café on April 1st. To celebrate, we hosted a Community Open Event on April 5th, inviting friends and neighbors to be among the first to experience the newly renovated café. Guests enjoyed free coffee, tea, and pastries, creating a warm and festive atmosphere. Now open and ready for the season, we look forward to welcoming you to the new and improved MacLeod Tables Café—whether for a quick refreshment or a leisurely break. See you soon!...
Dunvegan residents gathered in celebration today as the much-anticipated new play-park was officially opened in the heart of the village.As one of the many sponsors who contributed to making this project a reality, we were delighted to attend the event and witness firsthand the joy and excitement it brought to local families....
On Tuesday, 11th March, representatives from Dunvegan Castle’s gardens and events team had the pleasure of welcoming representatives from four local charities to present a donation of £4,893. This sum was raised through contributions received during our 2025 Snowdrop Days, an annual event that invites visitors to enjoy the beauty of early spring while supporting meaningful community causes....
Two Churches Walk commercial forestry plantation will undergo felling due to the plant disease Phytophthora ramorum...
Spring is on its way, and so are the beautiful snowdrops in Dunvegan Castle’s gardens! Join us on the 13th, 15th, and 18th of February, from 10 AM to 2 PM, and experience the first signs of the new season in full bloom. Entry is free, but donations—big or small—are warmly welcomed, with all proceeds going to support local charities....
We are delighted to announce that Dunvegan Castle & Gardens has made this year’s shortlist for the prestigious Historic Houses Garden of the Year Award 2023 sponsored by Christies. ...
The first sign of spring, the wonderful snowdrops in Dunvegan Castle’s gardens are back! Come and visit our gardens on the 11, 16 and 21 February from 10am to 2pm to see the snowdrops for yourself!...
We are delighted to announce that Dunvegan Castle & Gardens has been voted Scotland’s RHS Partner Garden Winner this year...
As a mark of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her lifetime of public service, Dunvegan Castle & Gardens will be closed to the public on 19 September 2022....
We are delighted to announce that Dunvegan Castle & Gardens has been accepted into the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Partner Gardens...
Hugh MacLeod of MacLeod, 30th Chief of Clan MacLeod, hosted a Royal visit to his ancestral home on the 16th September 2021....
We are pleased to announce that Dunvegan Castle & Gardens will partially reopen to visitors at 10am on the 14 May this year. ...
This is a progress update on the largest native woodland creation scheme on the Isle of Skye, representing the first phase of the MacLeod Estate’s rewilding strategy which ...
Dunvegan Castle & Gardens awarded a £1 million grant from the Scottish Government and EU......
Dunvegan Castle's Online Shop Launches Today...
We are pleased to announce that Dunvegan Castle Gardens (NOT THE CASTLE) will partially reopen to visitors on 1st August this year....
Dunvegan Castle's Holiday Cottages launch online booking facility...
Winning this prestigious restoration award at Sotheby’s in London is further recognition that Dunvegan Castle & Gardens has cemented its place as a world-class heritage attraction on the Isle of Skye....
Mark Williamson, Group Business Correspondent. The Herald 29 October 2018...
Dunvegan Castle & Gardens wins Helping it Happen ‘Tourism Award’ 2018. Winning this prestigious tourism award last night at the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh, is further recognition that Dunvegan Castle & Gardens has recovered its rightful place as a world class heritage attraction......
