Dunvegan Castle, which stands about a mile north of the village of Dunvegan, is the mighty Hebridean stronghold of the Clan MacLeod and has dominated this part of northern Skye and the lands and waters around for some eight centuries. Today it is a popular visitor attraction offering the chance to experience first hand many of the public rooms in the castle, view treasures like the famous Fairy Flag, and wander the castle’s extensive wooded grounds and explore its collection of formal and not so formal gardens. Visitors can also take seal boat trips on Loch Dunvegan or visit the MacLeod Tables Cafe and the range of gift, craft and knitwear shops either in the castle itself or beside the car park.