Dunbeath Estate, with its spectacular castle perched on a high cliff-top promontory, lies on the north east coast of Scotland in the most northerly mainland county of Caithness, being 20 miles south of Wick and 90 miles north of Inverness.

In 1452 the lands of Dunbeath along with the Earldom of Caithness and other lands in the county, were granted to the Crichton family by King James II. Shortly after this these lands passed into the hands of the Clan Sinclair, becoming one of its principal strongholds, until being sold in 1945 by the late Admiral Sir Edwyn Alexander-Sinclair. Some of the buildings still bear the Sinclair crest.

Dunbeath and Glutt Estates extend to some 45,000 acres with hill ground and a fine Deer forest offering some excellent sport. The 12 mile long Dunbeath Water is a spate river with good pools. The river is divided into three beats and the fishing rotates on a daily basis.

Dunbeath is steeped in history and tradition with extensive research having been carried out in these areas. There are an abundance of archaeological sites scattered around with some of these at present being excavated.

The present day Dunbeath Estate has evolved greatly since those early days when the clan system was at work and is now a thriving Highland estate with much emphasis on welcoming visitors whether on leisure or sporting holidays. There is much to lure visitors to this far north hideaway and once tempted we find they return.