In short
- Bags larger than A4 size (210mm x 297mm) are banned inside.
- Back baby carriers and large camera bags are also prohibited.
- A cloakroom is available to store your oversized items.
In this article
Protecting the 189 historic rooms requires strict rules on what you can carry. The Dunrobin Castle bag policy strictly limits the size of bags, backpacks, and baby carriers permitted indoors.
What is the Dunrobin Castle bag policy?
The castle bans any bags larger than A4 size from entering the building.
This rule covers backpacks, large purses, and bulky camera bags. The A4 limit equals 210mm x 297mm (about 8.2 x 11.7 inches). You must leave larger bags in your car or use the on-site cloakroom.
Can I bring a backpack inside?
No, standard backpacks are not allowed inside the castle rooms.
You can carry a small purse or handbag as long as it fits within the A4 size limit. The staff enforce this rule to prevent accidental damage to the antiques and walls in the narrow corridors.
Where can I leave my luggage or large bags?
You can leave large items in your vehicle or the castle cloakroom.
If you drove to the estate, keeping bulky items in the free 200-space car park is the easiest option. Otherwise, use the cloakroom provided at the entrance for visitors.
Can I bring a baby carrier or pushchair inside?
You can use a front baby carrier, but back carriers and pushchairs are banned upstairs.
Pushchairs are allowed in the gardens and grounds. During the interior castle tour, you must leave pushchairs in the cloakroom. Back baby carriers are completely prohibited inside.
Are large camera bags allowed?
No, you cannot bring large camera bags into the castle.
You can bring your camera or smartphone to take photos inside. However, bulky bags for lenses and equipment exceed the A4 size limit and must be checked in.
How does this affect guided day tours?
If you arrive on a day tour, you can leave heavy bags on the mini-coach.
Tour vehicles wait at the castle while you explore. This saves you from carrying extra items around the grounds or checking them into the cloakroom.
Questions travellers ask
Does the castle have a cloakroom?
Yes, a cloakroom is available for visitors to store bags, pushchairs, and back baby carriers that exceed the A4 size limit.
What size is A4 for the bag limit?
A4 size measures 210mm x 297mm. If your bag is larger than this, you cannot take it inside the historic rooms.
Are dogs allowed in bags or carriers?
No. Dogs are not allowed inside the castle or gardens, except for guide dogs. This rule protects the free-flying birds used in the falconry displays.
