Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye holds the distinction of being Scotland's oldest continuously inhabited castle and has served as the ancestral home of the Chiefs of Clan MacLeod for 800 years. Set dramatically on the shores of Loch Dunvegan amid the Highland landscape, the castle is surrounded by five acres of formal gardens that began in the 18th century. The gardens feature distinct areas including an ornate Water Garden with bridges and islands, an elegant Round Garden centered on an ilex parterre, and a Walled Garden with a water lily pond and notable sculptures. Recognized as an RHS Partner Garden and shortlisted for Historic Houses Garden of the Year, Dunvegan seamlessly blends authentic medieval fortification with cultivated natural beauty.
