Room Types: Castle Rooms
All of the Castle Rooms are the epitomy of old world charm and comfort with pleasant décor. All rooms have ensuite facilities, multi channel TV and Radio and self dial telephone, razor socket. They are all fitted with irons and ironing board, hairdryers and a welcoming hospitality tray as well as fluffy bathrobes and soft slippers.

Queen Victoria (Room 9)
To celebrate Queen Victoria's visit to the Castle in 1842, during her Scottish Grand Tour.
This splendid room faces south, and overlooks parkland, forests and the meandering River South Esk. From its high ceiling to the polished floor, the room has been carefully restored. The decor includes polished wooden floorboards, warm rugs, rich Victorian style fabrics and an antique brass double bed, complete with dramatic canopy. The adjacent bathroom reflects the Victorian era with its luxurious fittings and classical decor. The room connects directly into the adjacent Sir Walter Scott room.

Dalwolsie (Room 16)
Dalwolsie is the ancient French term for 'a meander in the river' which is a feature of the South Esk River lying in the woodlands, immediately adjacent to the Castle. The name evolved into Dalwolsey, and subsequently became Dalhousie!
Decorated and furnished in a French medieval style with a early 19th century antique double bed the new Dalwolsie is sumptuously adorned with shades of russet, gold and sienna, and features a bare sand stone wall and a tower alcove with window seat.

King James (Room 18)
The Laird of Dalhousie in the time of James VI (of Scotland) seems to have been a favorite of the monarch, and his brother John Ramsay saved the life of James VI by killing Earl of Gowrie, who was plotting to kidnap the monarch. In 1600 John Ramsay was made the King's Page, and a Peerage was conferred on the Laird. There are traditions in the countryside of Royal visits to the Castle in these reigns, in which a cloth of gold was laid down for the King to step upon from the Castle to the Bridge. Although in respect of the cloth of gold we fancy tradition has been immoderately liberal!

India (Room 19)
James, first and only Marquise of Dalhousie, became the youngest ever Governor General of India at the age of 33. The India room celebrates his magnificent contribution in the development of the Indian Empire.
A large L-shaped room overlooking the River South Esk and facing south across open parkland and forests. Refurbished in a dramatic and distinct Indian style, this room has a canopied Raffia double bed and furniture. The bathroom has a distinct Indian flavor in its decor along with today's modern bathroom facilities.

Lady Catherine
Lady Catherine is a canopied King Double with a double aspect of the Castle grounds. Lady Catherine was reputed to be the mistress off one of the Ramsay Lairds. When the affair became apparent a vengeful wife had her locked up in one of the Castle Turrets where she perished. In addition this luxuriously appointed room enjoys en suite bath/shower, Flat Screen Digital Free View and DVD/CD Player.

Knight Order of the Thistle (Room 2)
Sir John William Ramsay was invested as a Knight, Order of the Thistle in 1881, an order of chivalry associated with Scotland with records dating back to 1687, although legends refer to the order much earlier.
This themed double or twin room is decorated incorporating thistles, and colors associated with heathers and woodland. It boasts a large bay window with side aspect of the castle grounds.

In addition this room has an en suite bath/shower with feature exposed castle wall. Flat screen Digital Free view and DVD/CD player.

Lady Patricia (Room 5)
Princess Patricia was born granddaughter of Queen Victoria and chose to marry naval Commander The Hon Alexander Ramsay, one of her father’s aides de camp and third sonrog of the Earl of Dalhousie. On her wedding day she voluntarily relinquished the title of HRH and assumed the title of Lady Patricia.

This themed double or twin room is richly decorated in reds and golds and has a front facing aspect overlooking the fields.

In addition this room has an en suite bath/shower. Flat screen digital Freeview and DVD / CD player.

Robert the Bruce (Room 17)
William de Ramsay, who swore fealty to King Edward for his lands of Dalhousie, in 1296, later joined King Robert the Bruce, who went onto a glorious victory over the English at Bannockburn in 1314.

A very large high ceiling room, facing south across dramatic views of the rolling parkland and forests. The rich, luxurious, Renaldie decor fully justifies the noble place this King represents in Scottish history. A dramatically canopied King Size Bed dominates the room, with striking tones of blue and burgundy combined with natural stone, whilst the furnishings relate back to Medieval times. The en-suite Bathroom also reflects this period with its specially designed tiles and antique style fittings.

Louis XIV
Louis XIV of France was apparently associated with The Ramsays as he bequeathed land to the family – so the story goes........
This is a luxurious themed Canopied double bedroom with first floor parapet aspect. The room also has a separate lounge area, glamorous Chaise longue and a particularly luxurious bathroom with ‘his and hers’ vanity area, feature flat screen TV remote in bath. In addition there is also a double leaded window skylight with ‘mood’

Mary Queen of Scots (Room 6)
The Mary Queen of Scots suite includes a majestically carved four-poster Queen-size double bed, an enlarged Bathroom and a separate sitting room overlooking the South Esk river and countryside. The historical connection dates back to when the then Laird of Dalwolsie (Dalhousie) joined Mary, Queen of Scots to fight the English, under her banner at the Battle of Langside. During the renovations a 16th century “shot-hole” was discovered in the defensive tower, which has now been restored to its original stone face.

De Ramseia (Room 29)
The 'de Ramseia' Themed Suite emerged after years of careful restoration. As well as housing the 500 year old castle Well, the sitting room's furnishings complement beautifully, the Suite's historical feel. Medieval style furniture, leather sofa and soft lighting give the 'de Ramseia' a sympathetic ambience in keeping with the Castle's history.

The antique carved oak double bed dominates the bedroom, with soft furnishings in hues of green and yellow ochre. Polished wooden floor, a dark mahogany desk, antique mirror, period style fireplace and comfortable armchair add tasteful features.

The Jacuzzi bath in the oak paneled bathroom adds that final touch to the de Ramseia Suite.lighting.