Just eight miles from Edinburgh but a million miles from the hustle and bustle of city life, our ancient fortress is the perfect spot to relax and unwind in blissful seclusion. Standing in eleven acres of private parkland and wooded valleys, it's a place to make memories, to bring to life 800 years of history and to enjoy the best of Scottish hospitality.

Feel like the proverbial prince or princess as you soak up the grandeur of Scotland's oldest inhabited castle. You might try your hand at the noble sports of falconry or archery, take a stroll through our castle estate or simply sink into a comfy chair in the oak-panelled Library with a wee dram of whisky.

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About Us

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Brimming with over 700 years of history, Dalhousie Castle is the kind of place that could have been plucked from the pages of a fairy-tale. But make no mistake, this ancient castle with its complex arrangement of turrets and towers is very much the real McCoy. Once the seat of the Ramsay Clan, the castle boasts an illustrious guest list that includes King Edward I, Sir Walter Scott, Oliver Cromwell and Queen Victoria.

History

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The Ramsays of Dalhousie have played a fascinating role in the long and tangled history of their beloved Scotland - and they managed to keep possession of Dalhousie longer than any other family held onto a Scottish castle. Dalhousie was built in the 13th century - the era of Genghis Khan, Marco Polo, and the Magna Carta - but only the thick foundation walls and vaults remain of the original building. The main parts of the majestic residence you see today were built around 1450, using red stone quarried from just across the South Esk River.

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For the best rooms at the best rates and with the best perks, it's always best to book direct with us. Take in the Scottish Springtime in a real Scottish castle, with 11 acres, there is plenty to explore this Spring at Dalhousie Castle. Wipe away lockdown fatigue and make a date to catch up on missed celebrations and enjoy an idyllic overnight stay at Dalhousie Castle.

Rooms & Suites

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Inside the castle there are 29 characterful en-suite guest bedrooms reached by a maze of staircases and secret passages. Each one-of-a-kind room is luxuriously decorated with rich Scottish fabrics and period furniture and worthy of a stay from a royal visitor. Despite the historic surroundings, our rooms have been designed with today's discerning guest in mind and come complete with soft Egyptian cotton bed linen, fluffy towels and robes, slippers and Temple Spa toiletries.All rooms have an en-suite bathroom, flat screen digital TV, direct-dial telephone, iron and ironing board, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities.

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