Here are some lovely snaps from the past month—our gardens are blooming with daffodils and tulips! The seals have been putting on a great show too, with the castle making the perfect backdrop! The RHS #dunvegancastle VisitScotland

Why not apply online today to become a Friend of Dunvegan and start enjoying the membership benefits including free unlimited entry during our open season 😊 See dunvegancastle.com/friends-of-dun… for more details about how to apply. #friendsofdunvegan #VisitScotland #VisitBritain

Tickets are now on sale for The Hebridean Baker's Scottish Gathering at Dunvegan Castle & Gardens! 🎟️ Book now—spaces are limited: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-hebridea… More info 👉 dunvegancastle.com/events/the-heb… 💌 Friends of Dunvegan get 15% off—email [email protected] for your code!

Today marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Europe. During the war, Dame Flora (28th Chief) welcomed Allied servicemen who came to stay at Dunvegan. Some MacLeods among them told her they kept photographs of the Fairy Flag as good luck talismans when on active duty. #VE80

We are excited to announce that availability for 2026 holiday cottages has now launched on the Dunvegan Castle website!👉dunvegancastle.com/holiday-cottag… If you can't find a suitable check-in date, please get in touch on: [email protected] #holidaycottages #holidayhome

This time of year brings a quiet kind of beauty to the gardens, as bluebells unfurl across the woodland floor. Their brief, delicate bloom is a reminder to slow down and take in the season's fleeting wonders. The RHS #dunvegancastle #bluebells

A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Dunvegan Castle! 🎭 Join The Three Inch Fools for Shakespeare’s iconic comedy in the gardens of Dunvegan on 13 July at 19:00! Fairies, lovers & chaos await – bring cushions, chairs & dress for the weather! 🌦️ 🎟️ Book now 👉dunvegancastle.com/events/a-midsu…

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes, visited Dunvegan Castle recently. Estate Director Hugh MacLeod gave her a tour. She was impressed by all the changes due to the significant investment the estate has made since her last visit in 2018. #DunveganCastle #VisitScotland

We’re proud to once again be in the running for RHS Partner Garden of the Year—an honour we were delighted to receive as RHS Regional Winner for Scotland in 2022! This year’s theme is “Joy”, and we’d love your vote if Dunvegan has brought you some: 🗳 rhs.org.uk/gardens/partne…

Less than 2 weeks to go! Tickets are going fast—don’t miss your chance to grab yours before they’re gone!👉dunvegancastle.com/events/the-heb… Are you a 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧? Don’t forget—you’re entitled to an exclusive 15% discount! Just email us at [email protected]

This month’s 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘦 features the Himalayan blue poppy (meconopsis), found in Scottish gardens like Dunvegan Castle & Gardens. Thriving in Skye’s cool, wet climate, they’re propagated annually from seed. The RHS The Herald #meconopisis

This season we’ve refreshed our Jacobite display at Dunvegan Castle. Highlights include a locket of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s hair, Flora MacDonald’s shawl & corset, Jacobite glassware & a scrimshaw of the Prince as “Betty Burke.” #jacobites #dunvegancastle VisitScotland

A bird’s eye view of Dunvegan Castle. From this viewpoint, you can imagine what it used to look like when the castle was entirely surrounded by the sea. #DunveganCastle #isleofskye VisitScotland VisitBritain 🇬🇧

Don’t forget — 2026 holiday cottage bookings are now live on the Dunvegan Castle & Gardens website! 🔗visit: dunvegancastle.com/holiday-cottag… Can’t find what you're looking for? Drop us a line at [email protected] — we’re here to help!

Just in time for the Summer Solstice, we've launched our brand-new Summer Garden Trail at Dunvegan Castle & Gardens! This year’s theme: International Species 🌍 — celebrating the incredible global plants thriving here thanks to our unique Gulf Stream climate. 🌺 Come see it !

Behind the scenes, our skilled castle and maintenance teams were hard at work this week cleaning the historic lantern in the Entrance Hall. The task required accessing the roof and using a winch system to gently lower the lantern. #dunvegancastle

Delighted to be featured again in The Herald Scotland, this time celebrating the summer solstice and our 18th-century Dunvegan sundial — hailed as one of the world’s finest! Its unique four-pointed star and restored gnomons track time perfectly at 57°N. The Herald The RHS

It’s been a busy and special couple of months at Dunvegan Castle & Gardens, with love stories unfolding against the backdrop of the Isle of Skye. If you’re planning your wedding please contact our team at [email protected] — we’ll be happy to help you plan your day 🩶.

Dunvegan Castle’s historic porch got a subtle winter refresh before the season with a stone-effect finish, blending seamlessly with the original 1814 colonnaded portico added by John Norman, 24th Chief of Clan MacLeod. See more restoration stories👉dunvegancastle.com/restoration/

Hamish McHaggis is coming to Dunvegan Castle! 🦔 Join us on Saturday 26th July to celebrate 20 years of the much-loved Scottish children's book series. Storytelling, crafts, garden trails & a special author talk with Linda Strachan at 11:30am & 2pm!