Skibo Castle, Category A listed castle in Dornoch, Scotland
Skibo Castle is a category A listed building in Dornoch, Highland, combining Scottish Baronial exteriors with Edwardian interiors. The property sits on a large estate near the North Sea coast, surrounded by formal gardens and wooded grounds.
A charter from 1211 first mentions the castle as a residence for the Bishops of Caithness. The Gray family took over the property in 1545 and held it for several generations.
The Carnegie Club maintains the castle's traditions through activities like clay pigeon shooting, horseback riding, and golf within the 6,000-acre estate.
The property operates as a private club with limited membership and is not open to the general public. Visitors exploring the Dornoch area can view the castle and surrounding estate from outside the grounds.
Lake Louise on the estate ranks among the few bodies of water in Scotland officially designated as a lake rather than a loch. This naming sets the water apart from typical Scottish terminology and attracts visitors interested in geographic oddities.
Location: Highland
Location: Dornoch
Architects: Alexander Ross
GPS coordinates: 57.87300,-4.13229
Latest update: December 13, 2025 19:57
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