Which castle from Invergordon?

[EGCruisers]

We have to decide which castle we want to see from Invergordon -- Eilean Donan, Cawdor, or Dunrobin. We don't have time to visit more than one. Our tour guide is suggesting Dunrobin because of the falconry display. I would like to get suggestions or opinions from anyone who has visited those castles. We are traveling with young children, if that would make a difference.

Thank you!

[HRPro]

We have not been to Dunrobin, but the falconry display would probably be of interest to children. We have been to the other two castles and loved them both. Cawder has a beautiful and expansive gardens--good space for the children to run around and the castle is interesting because the same family has lived there for generations. It has a very homey feel. Eilean Donan is in a spectacular setting, but may not be as accessible and kid-friendly--lots of winding twisty stairs and not much in the way of outdoor space. Still, it's beautiful. We love Scotland, so enjoy your time there.

[4774Papa]

We did a Celebrity tour and visited two castles. We enjoyed the tour, especially going t Loch Ness. Here are the details:

 

Highland Castles & Loch Ness (IN07)

 

Inverness/Loch Ness Scotland

 

Travel alongside the Cromarty Firth, via Inverness to reach the historic Cawdor Castle. Considered the most romantic in the Highlands, the castle has sheltered the Cawdor family for over 600 years. This splendid castle was originally the fortress home of the Thanes of Cawdor. The oldest part, approached by a drawbridge, is the central tower built around a legendary thorn tree. It is familiar to anyone who has read Shakespeare's Macbeth as it is the scene of King Duncan's murder. Cross the drawbridge and step into Scottish history and the medieval past. The castle feels like a living home rather that a museum. Enter the low doorways, climb the winding stairs, look out from windows set deep in massive stone walls and understand the necessity of the warmth of the beautiful tapestries. See the sitting room in the core of the tower, the forbidding dungeon, the freshwater well and imagine cooks preparing a feast in the original kitchens as you are swept back in time. Lunch is served in a local hotel, after which, you continue to Inverness Capital of the Highlands situated on the River Ness. All Highland roads meet at Inverness, a renowned center of touring.

 

 

 

After lunch, head towards Loch Ness. The loch is extremely beautiful, long and narrow with a depth of 900 feet in some places. Travel through the village of Drumnadrochit and on to the famous Urquhart castle for a visit. Romantics say Nessie lives in a subterranean cave below the castle. The pathway from the bus park down to the lower level of the castle is fairly steep in part, but you can remain on the upper level and obtain fine panoramic views. Next, enjoy the lovely scenery of Scottish Glens each with its own charm as your tour continues towards Beauly noted for its salmon river. Highland hills form the backdrop on the last part of your journey as you travel back alongside the Cromarty Firth to return to Invergordon.