Cawdor Castle
Cawdor Castle is steeped in intrigue and history.
Cawdor Castle dates from the late 14th century, built as a private fortress by the Thanes of Cawdor. An ancient medieval tower built around the legendary holly tree.
The imposing, rectangular tower-house consisted of four storeys and a garret with one entrance to the outside world. Positioned on the upper first floor level; the perfect design to keep out unwelcome visitors. Look out for the original position of the Keep, walled up now and originally reached by wooden stairs.
Still home to the Cawdor family to this day and lovingly filled with beautiful furniture, fine portraits, intriguing objects and amazing tapestries the Castle has evolved for over 600 years.
We believe Cawdor Castle is a truly extraordinary place. Whether you are exploring one of the three gardens, adventuring in Cawdor Big Wood or putting on our nine-hole golf course, we hope Cawdor Castle will fill you with happy memories
cawdor castle front view john paul 
castle from front lawn 
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tapestry bedroom guillaume de laubier 
the slate garden guillaume de laubier 
Thorn-Tree-Room-Guillaume-de-Laubier 
walled garden castle from gardeners shed
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