Dunrobin Castle, Dovecot, Category B listed building dovecote at Dunrobin Castle in Highland, Scotland.
The Dunrobin Castle dovecote stands on the estate grounds, featuring traditional Scottish architectural elements with a stone construction and multiple nesting boxes.
The dovecote structure dates from the period when Dunrobin Castle served as the principal seat of the Earls and Dukes of Sutherland in the Northern Highlands.
The dovecote reflects traditional Scottish agricultural practices, where these structures provided both food sources and fertilizer for noble estates.
Located within the castle grounds, visitors can observe the dovecote during regular estate opening hours from April 1st through October 31st each year.
The dovecote maintains its original function on the estate, situated near formal gardens where falconry displays now take place regularly.
Location: Highland
Location: Golspie
GPS coordinates: 57.98080,-3.94690
Latest update: March 7, 2025 20:44
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