Golspie Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Dunrobin Castle
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.

The Ben Bhraggie Inn
The Ben Bhraggie Inn
2.5 out of 5
1886 Old Bank Rd, Golspie, Scotland
The price is ฿3,001 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
฿3,001
per night
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Golspie. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Big Burn Walk and Orcadian Stone Company are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
Great value, excellent food and staff
"Fantastic overnight accommodation with excellent choice of food. The staff were all informative and very welcoming, food was excellent. Evening meal and breakfast was very tasty. The triple room was very spacious, clean and very comfortable and the power shower was excellent. Highly recommended if ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

The Ben Bhraggie Inn
Golspie Inn
Golspie Inn
3.5 out of 5
Old Bank Road, Golspie, Scotland
The price is ฿4,332 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿4,332
per night
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (130 reviews)
NC500
"Ideal location for the NC500. Nice clean and pleasantly decorated rooms. Good food and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2024

Golspie Inn
The Royal Hotel Tain
The Royal Hotel Tain
3 out of 5
High Street, Tain, Scotland
The price is ฿4,653 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿4,653
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Tain. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (217 reviews)
"Run by a lovely family. This hotel is right on the John o’Groats trail (and in the centre of Tain) and provided a very comfortable nights stay after a long days walk. I noticed it also provides /thinks of the details that not all hotels (along the trail) do…. Bottled water, big pack of shortbread, ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2024

The Royal Hotel Tain
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.
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! (39 reviews)
Glamping not Camping
"Its glamping and not camping. Very well maintained property. Service top notch, you will just lost in the beauty of surrounding."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Delny Glamping
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
Dornoch stay.
"Great pods in a great location with very friendly owners. Couldn’t fault anything."

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

Evelix Pods
North Coast 500 Pods
North Coast 500 Pods
3.5 out of 5
32 Alt Craggie, West Clyne, Brora, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Brora. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Clynelish Distillery and Brora Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (20 reviews)
"Modern and cosy cabin with stunning views. Excellent facilities (including a sauna) meant our stay was very relaxing and enjoyable, highly recommend! 👌"

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2024

North Coast 500 Pods
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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