The Castle & Gardens of Mey, Thurso

BBC TravelJul 25

A last-minute royal rescue transformed a forgotten Scottish estate into one of Britain's most rewarding visitor attractions.

Mainland Britain's most northerly inhabited castle.

15 things in this story

The Castle & Gardens of MeySightMainland Britain's most northerly inhabited castle.
Elsewhere
Balmoral CastleAttractionBallater, United KingdomRoyal Family's summer holiday home, one of Britain's most famous.
Dumfries HouseAttractionCumnock, United KingdomRemarkable estate with Palladian mansion, Chippendale collection, gardens.
Thomas Chippendale collectionSightCumnock, United KingdomExtraordinary collection of furniture within the mansion.
The King's FoundationPlaceCumnock, United KingdomHeadquarters for heritage-led regeneration and education.
Robert and John AdamPlaceCumnock, United KingdomCelebrated Scottish architects of the mansion's design.
Sir Henry RaeburnPlaceCumnock, United KingdomPortrait painter whose works are displayed in the house.
Queen Elizabeth II Walled GardenSightCumnock, United KingdomFive-acre garden within the estate.
Adam BridgeSightCumnock, United KingdomStone bridge crossing the Lugar Water on the estate.
Highgrove GardensSightTetbury, United KingdomPrivate residence of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Hillview EstateSightSydney, AustraliaFormer vice-regal summer residence to become international hub.
Cook SchoolPlaceCumnock, United Kingdom
Textile CentrePlaceCumnock, United Kingdom
Engineering CentrePlaceCumnock, United Kingdom
Jameel House for World Traditional ArtsPlaceCumnock, United Kingdom

The Castle & Gardens of Mey