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  • 28th April 2025

    The Tales of the Last Ferryman Arrive at Dunvegan Castle & Gardens

    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....

  • 24th April 2025

    Carbost Primary and Nursery Win Dunvegan Castle & Gardens’ Giant Easter Egg Competition

    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....

  • 8th April 2025

    Estate Team Improves Local Footpath Access for the Community

    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....

  • 8th April 2025

    MacLeod Tables Café Reopens with a Fresh New Look

    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!...

  • 8th April 2025

    Grand Opening of Dunvegan Play-Park Brings Joy to the Community

    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....

  • 12th March 2025

    Dunvegan Castle Donates £4,893 to Local Charities from 2025 Snowdrop Days

    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....

  • 12th February 2025

    Two Churches Walk Felling

    Two Churches Walk commercial forestry plantation will undergo felling due to the plant disease Phytophthora ramorum...

  • 4th February 2025

    Snowdrop Open Days 2025!

    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....

  • 14th April 2023

    Dunvegan Castle & Gardens shortlisted for Historic Houses Garden of the Year Award 2023

    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. ...

  • 3rd February 2023

    Snowdrops Open Days in February 2023

    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!...

  • 21st November 2022

    Scotland’s RHS Partner Garden Winner 2022

    We are delighted to announce that Dunvegan Castle & Gardens has been voted Scotland’s RHS Partner Garden Winner this year...

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    12th September 2022

    Closure Notice 19 September 2022

    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....

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    15th February 2022

    Snowdrop days!

    Visitors to our snowdrop days raised £1,879 for local charities...

  • 10th January 2022

    Dunvegan Castle & Gardens joins RHS Partner Gardens Scheme

    We are delighted to announce that Dunvegan Castle & Gardens has been accepted into the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Partner Gardens...

  • 16th September 2021

    The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay visit Dunvegan Castle & Gardens

    Hugh MacLeod of MacLeod, 30th Chief of Clan MacLeod, hosted a Royal visit to his ancestral home on the 16th September 2021....

  • 6th May 2021

    Dunvegan Castle & Gardens to partially reopen on 14 May 2021

    We are pleased to announce that Dunvegan Castle & Gardens will partially reopen to visitors at 10am on the 14 May this year. ...

  • 23rd March 2021

    MacLeod Estate Rewilding Update

    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 ...

  • 1st December 2020

    Dunvegan Castle & Gardens awarded a natived woodlands grant by the Scottish Government and EU

    Dunvegan Castle & Gardens awarded a £1 million grant from the Scottish Government and EU......

  • 30th October 2020

    Dunvegan Castle Online Shop Launches Today!

    Dunvegan Castle's Online Shop Launches Today...

  • 13th July 2020

    Dunvegan Castle Gardens to partially reopen on 1 August 2020

    We are pleased to announce that Dunvegan Castle Gardens (NOT THE CASTLE) will partially reopen to visitors on 1st August this year....

  • 31st October 2019

    DUNVEGAN CASTLE’S HOLIDAY COTTAGES LAUNCH ONLINE BOOKINGS

    Dunvegan Castle's Holiday Cottages launch online booking facility...

  • 17th September 2019

    Dunvegan Castle & Gardens wins 2019 Historic Houses Restoration Award, sponsored by Sotheby’s

    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....

  • 31st October 2018

    Skye Clan Chief’s Labour of Love Proves Fruitful for Local Economy

    Mark Williamson, Group Business Correspondent. The Herald 29 October 2018...

  • 4th October 2018

    Dunvegan Castle & Gardens wins Helping it Happen ‘Tourism Award’ 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......

  • 23rd May 2018

    Mobile Phone Filmmaking with Robin Haig

    Bafta Scotland New Talent Award-winning filmmaker Robin Haig will lead a practical workshop on filmmaking and editing using a mobile phone, offering aspiring filmmakers the opportunity to use their own phone...

  • 14th May 2018

    Film Screening: Eglantine

    Eglantine, 2016, is the debut feature film by Glasgow-based artist Margaret Salmon. Installed in Dunvegan Castle, Eglantine, is a beautiful meditative and enchanting account of a young girl’s real and fantastical adventure in a remote forest one evening....

  • 13th April 2018

    We have launched the new official Dunvegan Castle & Gardens Guidebook

    We have launched the new official Dunvegan Castle & Gardens guidebook this season featuring photographs taken by the current Chief of Clan MacLeod....

  • 27th March 2018

    Keepers Cottage Launched

    We are proud to announce the launch of Keepers Cottage, our fourth holiday cottage at Dunvegan Castle. It has been refurbished to a very high standard ...

  • 29th January 2018

    Become a Friend of Dunvegan Castle & Gardens

    Why not become a Friend of Dunvegan Castle & Gardens and save 15% if you join before 30 April 2018....

  • 26th January 2018

    An interview with Estate Director, Hugh MacLeod, in the winter edition of Scottish Land & Estate’s magazine.

    Hugh MacLeod took over responsibility for Dunvegan Castle & Gardens and the family's estate on the Isle of Skye in 2008 ...

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