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Cawdor Castle

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Cawdor Castle stands as one of Scotland’s oldest continuously inhabited castles. This historic tower-house, located within a vast estate in the Scottish Highlands, gained prominence through its association with Shakespeare's *Macbeth*. The castle’s architecture and surrounding gardens are of interest to history enthusiasts, particularly those fascinated by Scottish medieval heritage and literary classics. It remains accessible for public visits and offers insights into feudal Scotland.

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Was Cawdor Castle really the home of Shakespeare's Macbeth?

While the title character in Shakespeare's play is the Thane of Cawdor, the real Macbeth lived in the 11th century. The stone tower house seen today was built by the Thanes of Cawdor much later, around the late 14th century.

Can you actually stay overnight at Cawdor Castle?

Yes, visitors can rent several luxury holiday apartments located within the castle grounds. One of the accommodations is even situated inside the actual castle walls.

What are the gardens like at Cawdor Castle?

The castle is surrounded by three distinct and highly acclaimed gardens: the Flower Garden, the Wild Garden, and the Walled Garden. They also feature a unique maze and a legendary holly tree dating back to the 15th century.

Where in Scotland is Cawdor Castle located?

Cawdor Castle is located in the Scottish Highlands, near the village of Cawdor, just east of Inverness. It remains the current seat of the Cawdor family to this day.

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