House of the Northern Gate

House of the Northern Gate A beautiful, Scottish baronial house high on Dunnet Head looking across Caithness and out to sea.

On Burns night, we gather to honour Robert Burns — poet, farmer, and the voice of Scotland. A man who gave us words for ...
25/01/2026

On Burns night, we gather to honour Robert Burns — poet, farmer, and the voice of Scotland. A man who gave us words for love, liberty, friendship, and a good dram.

To old friendships… Slàinte.

Some hae meat and canna eat,
And some wad eat that want it;
But we hae meat, and we can eat,
And sae the Lord be thankit.

Burns Night, done the Highland way. Image by

HiddenScotland

Are you a Faithful or a Traitor? As we watch Claudia hold us in suspense for the incredible final of the UK Traitors ton...
23/01/2026

Are you a Faithful or a Traitor? As we watch Claudia hold us in suspense for the incredible final of the UK Traitors tonight, we are thrilled to be featured in “7 Castle Stays That Feel Straight Out of The Traitors” this week.

As they say, “There’s luxury, and then there’s The Dunnet Estate”

Set on the wild north coast of Scotland, come and enjoy long communal dinners, discussion by the fire, outdoor adventure and challenge, and maybe a game of Traitors and some secret rendez-vous in the turret?

Link in story in highlights.





Enjoying the snowy weather and having fun with snowmen, sliding down the hill and beautiful crisp winter scenery. This i...
03/01/2026

Enjoying the snowy weather and having fun with snowmen, sliding down the hill and beautiful crisp winter scenery. This is the snowiest time we have had here for many years and it is a lot of fun (it helps that the house is warm and cosy and we are well stocked).

01/01/2026

Goodbye 2025.

A year shaped by the elements.
Surfing off the coast.
Highland walks under wide skies.
Long summer days that lingered into evening.
Highland Games and local gatherings.
Quiet drams by the fire.
Time well spent with friends.

Thank you to everyone who stayed with us this year.
We look forward to welcoming you in 2026.

House of the Northern Gate

30/11/2025

Winter settles quietly over Dunnet Bay.
The days are shorter at this time of year but the light lingers just long enough to turn sea and sky to silver —
a moment of winter light and stillness to pause and smile and look forward to Christmas.

From the Northern Gate, the view stretches beyond the horizon — peaceful, and entirely your own.

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Jan always adds so much colour and beauty with her flowers
18/10/2025

Jan always adds so much colour and beauty with her flowers

We’re thrilled that The Times has written about the House of the Northern Gate — and even more delighted that they caugh...
03/10/2025

We’re thrilled that The Times has written about the House of the Northern Gate — and even more delighted that they caught the magic our guests so often describe.

“Viewed from the front lawn above the firth the pristine beaches and rocky cliffs of the Caithness coast spread out in panoramic style”
“As much care has been taken over the interior design as the exterior restoration, with big windows, plump sofas, colourful rugs, vibrant art and a cozy library”
“All the while, The House of the Northern Gate glowed through the haze from its lofty perch…. We couldn’t wait to get back.”

That’s exactly what we hope every guest experiences: a stay that lingers long after you leave.

🔗 Read the full article through the link in bio.

Finalists in the Highland and Islands best unique stay category! We have always wanted a stay at the House of the Northe...
27/08/2025

Finalists in the Highland and Islands best unique stay category!

We have always wanted a stay at the House of the Northern Gate to be a unique, luxurious, sustainable experience that brings family and friends together.

It is very exciting to be recognised and we look forward to meeting the other finalists and in Inverness in October!

12/08/2025

A stunning video

An amazing article in Globetrender:https://globetrender.com/2025/07/15/scotlands-house-of-the-northern-gate-paradise-fou...
15/07/2025

An amazing article in Globetrender:https://globetrender.com/2025/07/15/scotlands-house-of-the-northern-gate-paradise-found/

“A stay here is an invitation to slow down and truly fully appreciate this wild landscape at its most spectacular: rugged, windswept, desolate and undeniably beautiful.

Upon arrival, the location is idyllic. Set on Dunnet Head amongst 1,800 acres of uninhabited moorland, the views stretch endlessly towards turquoise ocean waters and moorland in one direction, and back over farmland and quaint village scenery in the other. It’s a short walk down to the remote and secluded sandy beach.

The house consists of nine bedrooms, seven of which are en-suite, and each named after a nearby landmark, and all restored to their original state but also lavishly furnished and modernised (think Egyptian cotton, fluffy towels and cosy bath robes).

And there are a few grand touches; reminders that it’s an extraordinary sort of place – from the lavish artwork on the walls, to the grand staircase, to the turret room (complete with vintage telescope for spotting passing ships in the Pentland Firth). “


🏆 We’re incredibly proud to share that the House of the Northern Gate has been shortlisted as a finalist for Best Self-C...
09/07/2025

🏆 We’re incredibly proud to share that the House of the Northern Gate has been shortlisted as a finalist for Best Self-Catering or Unique Stay at the Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards 2025!

Perched on the edge of the world at Dunnet Head, this special place blends wild northern beauty with warm Highland hospitality — and we’re honoured to be recognised alongside so many exceptional places across the region. And we’re especially delighted to be in great company with two brilliant local nominees:

👏 Huge congratulations to our friends at Puldagon Farm Shop & Restaurant (finalist: Best Eating Experience) and Wick Development Trust (finalist: Best Community Tourism & Events Initiative) — shining examples of all that’s special about Caithness and the far north.

Thank you to all our guests, friends, and partners who help us bring this magical place to life 💚

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House Of The Northern Gate
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