Local Connections: Meet the Gardener at Cawdor Castle

A dazzling day for gardening enthusiasts and history lovers alike is yours when you journey through the scenic Highlands and along the shores of Cromarty Firth, en route to Cawdor Castle, one of the country's finest medieval structures. Your adventure begins when you approach this intact medieval castle, still the seat of the Earls of Cawdor and the current home of the Dowager Countess Cawdor. It was immortalized by Shakespeare as the setting for Duncan's murder in Macbeth. You'll be introduced one of the expert gardeners who will lead you on a private tour of the flower garden, after which you will be able to explore the Walled and Wild Garden at your own pace. Enjoy an insider's view on landscaping, botanicals and what it takes to maintain the No.1 garden in Scotland as recognized by the readers of Garden News Magazine (2018). After your exterior tour, step inside and discover independently the beautiful interior of the castle. Return to port on a pleasant drive.