Cawdor Castle

Located in Nairnshire in the Scottish Highlands, Cawdor Castle has been home to the Cawdor family for over 600 years and is renowned for its literary connections to Shakespeare’s Macbeth.  The castle pre-dates the play and its fourteenth century tower house was constructed over a legendary holly tree which can still be seen in the castle’s cellar.

Cawdor has three special and very different gardens cultivated, transformed and extended over generations. Each garden offers a unique character, with a variety of plants, ancient trees, and walking paths that reflect different periods of horticultural design. Seasonal blooms, sculpted hedges, and tranquil water features make the gardens a major tourist destination for visitors.

The Walled Garden is the oldest and was established in the 17th century.  It hosts a sculptural maze containing over 1,200 holly plants. The Flower Garden, created in the 18th century has a more formal design influenced by the French style of that era. The Wild Garden, developed in the 20th century, is accessed by a secret door in the Floor Garden and within you can discover rare plant species from Tibet.

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