Although Dunrobin is the most famous castle associated with Clan Sutherland, other castles and fortresses in Scotland are connected to the family. Continue reading →

Far north in the Scottish Highlands, the counties of Sutherland and Caithness define the furthest boundaries of mainland Scotland. The word “sutherland” is derived from Old Norse suðr land or “suthroen”. Sutherland lies to the south of Iceland and the Viking colonies on Orkney and Shetland islands.  Continue reading →