We were quite surprised to see the crowds that were touring Cawdor Castle in mid September in the middle of the week. The place was pretty crowded. That being said, we were able to tour the interior at out leisure and were not dependent on timed tour guides. The gardens were still in bloom and looked lovely. There is a very large gift shop on the way out from the tour. That was crowded as well. The parking lot was very easy to find and within close proximity to the entrance.

Excellent castle to visit, it is still lived in and the personal furnishings are interesting to see. The current owner is aging so the stories of what the future might be are interesting. The grounds are beautiful and very interesting. If you are in the area don't miss it.

This is a beautifully furnished castle from the 1400s, even with a drawbridge. It’s still owned by the original Cawdor family, and the personal interest is apparent. We were on a short time constraint, so we kind of rushed through in half an hour. I would have loved to stay longer and taste what smelled so heavenly in the restaurant. Gardens are beautiful too.

Enjoyed the tour and audio guide which was the perfect pace and length. Staff are all so polite and friendly and are a credit to the place. We ate in the cafe and had a fantastic mac and cheese and paninis. Stunning ancient woodland and lovely gardens. Two things that could be improved are having full access to the maze? Walking around it was not the most stimulating...and in the gift shop why do they sell so much woolen produce ( hats etc) ..made in Nepal!! This is Scotland home of all things woolen! Besides these 2 wee things, good afternoon out or day if you take it more of the wild walks.

Worth visiting. Still lived-in, so visitor gets a unique view of medieval life with modern living. A lot of history and artifacts. Extremely well preserved and amazing gardens. Better than Balmoral gardens.

Great place. Easy to use audio guide, free of charge. Just the right amount of information, can get more if needed. Map was just the right size and easy to navigate. Overall Avery good ecper6and would highly recommend.

This is a truly amazing, enchanted place. The castle and surroundings breathe positive energy, the interiors are classy and cosy in a way that I would move in tomorrow and the gardens speak of a great design and of an iron will keeping them as beautiful and tidy as any possible. The true highlight was meeting Angelika Lady Cawdor in person who was not only very friendly, but even so kind driving us from the castle to our motorhome in the car park. What noble attitude and spirit! We wish her and Cawdor only the best for the future and will love coming back at any time.

This is a stunning castle and the entry price was modest compared to the experience we enjoyed. The castle itself was impressive and the audio guide was a very useful and welcome touch. At the end of the self guided tour there is a timeline map of the castle chronicling its various inhabitants - this really helped to frame the whole visit and was a missed detail from other castles we visited. All this being said, the gardens stole the show - the best we have ever seen - and that's saying a lot (I didn't know Labernum could be that impressive). We didn't have anything at the courtyard cafe but it was bustling. If we were local we would purchase a season pass. A true highlight in an area with abundant history and attractions.

I'd heard so much about this place, that I decided to make a day trip of it, and flew easyJet from Gatwick to Inverness. Cawdor Castle is not well served by public transport, and I took a taxi from the airport. So it was an expensive day, but I do not regret one penny of it. The place was busy, despite it being a wet Tuesday afternoon, and I heard quite a few American accents. (What is it about this remote castle that draws people, even from across the Pond?) I really can't single out any one highlight from my visit. The whole experience just blew me away. I didn't want to fly back to Gatwick... Dr Paul Harris

The inside of the castle was beautiful and fascinating. We mostly enjoyed the castle grounds. The gardens are stunning, varied, and obviously well kept. There were opportunities for great photos of the castle and grounds at every turn and angle. We are glad that we visited!