Cawdor Castle Thorn Tree

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A romantic fairy-tale castle that has been the home of the Thanes of Cawdor since 1370, Cawdor has evolved into a charming family mansion and the …

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Oct 12, 2024
Lovely castle. Wasn't able to walk around all of it as I go quite tired, but loved the parts of the gardens I was able to see. A beautiful place to sit and relax. Truly magical. Full review by Lydia S
Oct 12, 2024
The gardens are beautiful! Just as I imagined. Had a lovely time here and so happy that we were able to visit. The castle itself is equally impressive. Didn't have time to try the cafe but will hop… Full review by Sarah S
Oct 4, 2024
What a beautiful place. The Grounds were immaculate, the Gardens were beautiful…loved the Orchid Tree Bird Feeder Sculpture. The Castle also had Gift Shops along with a Nice Cafe. The story itself… Full review by 139vickieh
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I hear there are a lot of steps to tour the castle. My husband can't walk very far at once and a lot of steps is out of the …
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I hear there are a lot of steps to tour the castle. My husband can't walk very far at once and a lot of steps is out of the question. Could he see the bottom floor of the castle or are the steps on the outside? Thanks so much.
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There's a lot of steps and some are very steep. For a cheaper price there is access to purely the gardens
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How much for entry ticket?
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I don't remember the cost but something to keep in mind if you are a senior is that you may qualify for a reduced entry fee, known as "concession".
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How long to visit
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Hi, agree with the above, about 2 hours if you really want to go. The gardens are very pleasant if the day is nice.
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Is it owned by Historic Scotland?
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No, it is private still and well worth a visit
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Is it possible to see the castle from the road? We will be driving by the castle and would like to know.
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No. You have to turn into small road but will take you only 2second and is wirth to see and make few photos
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