Golspie Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Dunrobin Castle showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and a castle
Dunrobin Castle
Dunrobin Castle featuring a garden, flowers and general coastal views
Dunrobin Castle featuring bird life
Dunrobin Castle which includes heritage elements

Home to one of northern Scotland’s most magnificent homes, this pretty seaside resort is also a pleasant spot for walking and mountain biking.

Golspie is best known for its grand Dunrobin Castle, a lavishly decorated castle once the Scottish home of the dukes of Sutherland. In addition to exploring this ornate castle, cycle along scenic mountain biking trails and view the town’s controversial hilltop monument.

Dunrobin Castle is the largest house in the Highlands. Although parts of the castle date back to the 13th century, the majority of this French-style castle was built in the 19th century. Over 20 of the castle’s 189 rooms and its elaborate formal gardens are open to the public. See the gilded four-poster bed where Queen Victoria slept during her visit to the castle in 1872. Enjoy the impressive falconry demonstrations in the garden.

It’s impossible to miss the 100-foot-tall (30-metre) Sutherland Monument looming over the village. The Duke of Sutherland infamously evicted thousands of tenant farmers from the region to clear space for more profitable sheep farms. As a result, the statue, which was completed in 1837, remains controversial to this day. Climb to the statue atop the summit of Ben Bhraggie for excellent views south along the coast.

See a large geological collection at the Orcadian Stone Company. This superb collection features thousands of fossils, minerals and rocks from around the world, with an emphasis on Scotland’s unique geological specimens.

Lovely St. Andrew’s Church built in the 1700s is also worth visiting. Inside, notice the canopied pulpit and the Sutherland Loft, both carved in the 18th century.

Cycle along the fine Highland Wildcat mountain bike trails. Select from trails for cyclists of all experience levels, including several picturesque forest routes. Skilled cyclists can follow the challenging black trail, which features a (1,300-foot) 400-metre drop over 8.5 miles (13.6 kilometres).

Golspie is located 10 miles (16 kilometres) north of Dornach. Get here by following the main east coast road or by train. See the historic Dunrobin Castle and its French-inspired formal gardens in Golspie.

Golspie Inn

Golspie Inn

3.5 out of 5
Old Bank Road, Golspie, Scotland
The price is ₹12,009 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
₹12,009
₹14,410 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Golspie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (160 reviews)
"Lovely room and the restaurant staff were lovely and friendly"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Golspie Inn
Kincraig Castle Hotel

Kincraig Castle Hotel

4 out of 5
Tomich, Invergordon, Scotland
The price is ₹21,711 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹21,711
₹26,053 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Invergordon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (243 reviews)
"Great friendly staff. Excellent service, restaurant food was great a in a cozy setting"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Kincraig Castle Hotel
Dornoch Station

Dornoch Station

5 out of 5
Grange Road, Dornoch, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹18,607 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
₹18,607
₹22,328 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Dornoch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with fabulous decor. Room was great and staff were very friendly and attentive. Within quick walking distance of the town."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2025

Dornoch Station
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Anvil House Golspie

Anvil House Golspie

2 out of 5
Anvil House, Golspie, Scotland
Stay at this holiday home in Golspie. Popular attractions Big Burn Walk and Orcadian Stone Company are located nearby.
Anvil House Golspie
Evelix Pods

Evelix Pods

3 out of 5
Evelix, Dornoch, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Dornoch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and bike hire on-site. Popular attractions Dornoch Cathedral and Historylinks are located ...
"The space was too congested inside because the the washroom area was as big as the bedroom. Yeah, they could do a bit more space management by providing double bed instead of the two single pets"

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

Evelix Pods
Delny Glamping

Delny Glamping

2 out of 5
Delny House, Delny, Invergordon, Scotland
Stay at this campsite in Invergordon. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Hugh Miller’s Cottage & Museum ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
"Such a lovely spot. Felt safe and secure with our family. The both was in great condition and nice and comfortable."

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Delny Glamping
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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