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The Castle & Gardens of Mey的点评
点评：Castle Mey is just a short drive six miles west from John O'Groats or about 15 miles east of Thurso, a great place to spend a morning or afternoon. It is the most northerly inhabited castle on mainland Britain, today it is a home to King Charles The castle was built in 1566 and purchased by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother in 1952.
There is ample car parking in front of the castle and an excellent Visitors Centre. Apart from the castle, there is a fascinating walled garden to see, an animal centre to visit.
The Queen Mother bought the Castle of Mey in Northern Scotland shortly after the death of her husband in 1952 and it is rumoured that she only paid less than £100 for it. On the tour you will get the real reason and price.
The tour is limited to only a few visitors at a time and you will have to wait your turn. The tour guide is excellent and had a vast knowledge of the castles history and the time the Queen Mum was there. The section of the castle you visit is very mauc still as the Queen Mother left it. The coat she wore and walking sticks to wander around the gardens are still in the entrance hall, as are the dogs water bowls. In one room there is even an old carpet that has seem better days, but has been kept.
Each room is filled with artifacts and memories of the Queen Mother and a fitting touch to her memory. There are even old members of staff who worked for her in many of the rooms. It is worth stopping and chatting to these members of staff who in a friendly way will all have some personal story of about their time with her. These are the real tributes to her.
The Castle of Mey was the property of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother from 1952 until 1996, when Her Majesty generously gifted it with an endowment to the Trust. It stands on rising ground about 400 yards from the seashore, with stunning vistas overlooking the Pentland Firth and the Orkney Islands beyond. The castle was built between 1566 and 1572.
As you approach, its turreted aspect is very striking against the backdrop of the Pentland Firth. The jutting towers and corbelled turrets are typical of that period of the 16th century, particularly the chequered character of the corbelling of the smaller turrets. The parapet of the large turret is supported on winged cherub heads as corbels.
There are numerous gun slits throughout the ground floor, several in the angles of the tower and more at first-floor level. The round arched entrance to the courtyard, on the north aspect is unaltered.
Following our excellent tour of the castle it was off to wander around the park and gardens. The walled garden and parkland to the west and the east are protected by the Great Wall of Mey - 12 feet high - which gives very necessary protection from the severe wind gales and salt spray.
The two-acre walled garden is testament to The Queen Mother’s love of gardening.
You can explore the varied planting and the different ‘rooms’ of the garden from flower beds to shrubs, roses and ornamental trees to areas of vegetables and herbs, many of which still provide the Castle with fruit and vegetables today. Such an impressive and successful garden in such a northerly location is no mean feat, and the result is both impressive and enchanting. We were also amazed to find plants you would normally associated with warmer climes flourishing here.
There are also alcoves and seating along the walls and in one corner a tower, associated with her daughters Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margret. This is now a great vantage point for viewing the whole impressive garden layout below you. It is a tranquil walk and an area for some quite reflection in a beautiful setting.
From the walled garden it is a short walk through the woods to the exceptional Animal Centre is based in the East Woods. Here there is lots to and can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. The relaxed and welcoming atmosphere gives the opportunity to see animals well cared for in a happy environment, and provide an enjoyable and educational visit.
Alice, the donkey, is a great favourite and enjoys a chat with visitors. In the paddock, you will find unusual breed of sheep and the poultry section has numerous colourful and eye-catching examples of bantams, ducks and geese. The regal Buff Orpingtons, a breed kept by the Queen Mother, take pride of place.
Inside the Animal Centre there are small animals such as rabbits. Daisy, the wooden cow, is used by both adults and children to try their hand at milking. There is an incubator on display and a brooder with newly hatched cute chicks, ducklings or goslings.
We had a really enjoyable morning not just from learning more about the castle and a bit of the more private life of the Queen Mum, but the relaxing walking through the gardens and woodland. Then seeing the children enjoying at the Animal Centre, Castle Mey has something for everyone.
It was then off back to the visitor centre, and the gift shop where there are a wide range of attractive gifts, including china and glassware, books and postcards. There are also shop chutneys made from fresh produce picked from the castle garden. They also have an impressive range of scarves and throws made in the Queen Mother Check. The colours and design are inspired by a favourite and much worn outfit belonging to Her Majesty which is now displayed in the castle library.
We were now quite peckish and it was time for a well earned coffee and a bite to eat.
The tearoom serves delicious home made snacks and cakes. There is a good menu of locally sourced products to chose from.
We had a delicious toasted sandwich and a great scone to finish off.
If you are visiting this part of Scotland this is a must, even if you are not a royal fan, the castle, gardens and views of Orkney and the Pentland Forth are well worth the visit.
Since December 2025 TripAdvisor has not been adding my contributions so I'm now doing it myself. This Review takes it to 12635. Thank you for reading.
There is ample car parking in front of the castle and an excellent Visitors Centre. Apart from the castle, there is a fascinating walled garden to see, an animal centre to visit.
The Queen Mother bought the Castle of Mey in Northern Scotland shortly after the death of her husband in 1952 and it is rumoured that she only paid less than £100 for it. On the tour you will get the real reason and price.
The tour is limited to only a few visitors at a time and you will have to wait your turn. The tour guide is excellent and had a vast knowledge of the castles history and the time the Queen Mum was there. The section of the castle you visit is very mauc still as the Queen Mother left it. The coat she wore and walking sticks to wander around the gardens are still in the entrance hall, as are the dogs water bowls. In one room there is even an old carpet that has seem better days, but has been kept.
Each room is filled with artifacts and memories of the Queen Mother and a fitting touch to her memory. There are even old members of staff who worked for her in many of the rooms. It is worth stopping and chatting to these members of staff who in a friendly way will all have some personal story of about their time with her. These are the real tributes to her.
The Castle of Mey was the property of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother from 1952 until 1996, when Her Majesty generously gifted it with an endowment to the Trust. It stands on rising ground about 400 yards from the seashore, with stunning vistas overlooking the Pentland Firth and the Orkney Islands beyond. The castle was built between 1566 and 1572.
As you approach, its turreted aspect is very striking against the backdrop of the Pentland Firth. The jutting towers and corbelled turrets are typical of that period of the 16th century, particularly the chequered character of the corbelling of the smaller turrets. The parapet of the large turret is supported on winged cherub heads as corbels.
There are numerous gun slits throughout the ground floor, several in the angles of the tower and more at first-floor level. The round arched entrance to the courtyard, on the north aspect is unaltered.
Following our excellent tour of the castle it was off to wander around the park and gardens. The walled garden and parkland to the west and the east are protected by the Great Wall of Mey - 12 feet high - which gives very necessary protection from the severe wind gales and salt spray.
The two-acre walled garden is testament to The Queen Mother’s love of gardening.
You can explore the varied planting and the different ‘rooms’ of the garden from flower beds to shrubs, roses and ornamental trees to areas of vegetables and herbs, many of which still provide the Castle with fruit and vegetables today. Such an impressive and successful garden in such a northerly location is no mean feat, and the result is both impressive and enchanting. We were also amazed to find plants you would normally associated with warmer climes flourishing here.
There are also alcoves and seating along the walls and in one corner a tower, associated with her daughters Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margret. This is now a great vantage point for viewing the whole impressive garden layout below you. It is a tranquil walk and an area for some quite reflection in a beautiful setting.
From the walled garden it is a short walk through the woods to the exceptional Animal Centre is based in the East Woods. Here there is lots to and can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. The relaxed and welcoming atmosphere gives the opportunity to see animals well cared for in a happy environment, and provide an enjoyable and educational visit.
Alice, the donkey, is a great favourite and enjoys a chat with visitors. In the paddock, you will find unusual breed of sheep and the poultry section has numerous colourful and eye-catching examples of bantams, ducks and geese. The regal Buff Orpingtons, a breed kept by the Queen Mother, take pride of place.
Inside the Animal Centre there are small animals such as rabbits. Daisy, the wooden cow, is used by both adults and children to try their hand at milking. There is an incubator on display and a brooder with newly hatched cute chicks, ducklings or goslings.
We had a really enjoyable morning not just from learning more about the castle and a bit of the more private life of the Queen Mum, but the relaxing walking through the gardens and woodland. Then seeing the children enjoying at the Animal Centre, Castle Mey has something for everyone.
It was then off back to the visitor centre, and the gift shop where there are a wide range of attractive gifts, including china and glassware, books and postcards. There are also shop chutneys made from fresh produce picked from the castle garden. They also have an impressive range of scarves and throws made in the Queen Mother Check. The colours and design are inspired by a favourite and much worn outfit belonging to Her Majesty which is now displayed in the castle library.
We were now quite peckish and it was time for a well earned coffee and a bite to eat.
The tearoom serves delicious home made snacks and cakes. There is a good menu of locally sourced products to chose from.
We had a delicious toasted sandwich and a great scone to finish off.
If you are visiting this part of Scotland this is a must, even if you are not a royal fan, the castle, gardens and views of Orkney and the Pentland Forth are well worth the visit.
Since December 2025 TripAdvisor has not been adding my contributions so I'm now doing it myself. This Review takes it to 12635. Thank you for reading.
翻译：梅伊城堡 (Castle Mey) 距离约翰·奥格罗茨 (John O'Groats) 以西仅 6 英里（约 9.7 公里），或瑟索 (Thurso) 以东约 15 英里（约 24 公里），是消磨上午或下午时光的绝佳去处。它是英国本土最北端的有人居住的城堡，如今是查理一世国王的住所。城堡始建于 1566 年，并于 1952 年被伊丽莎白王太后购入。
城堡前设有充足的停车位和一个设施完善的游客中心。除了城堡本身，还有一个迷人的围墙花园和一个动物中心可供参观。
王太后在丈夫于 1952 年去世后不久便买下了位于苏格兰北部的梅伊城堡，据说她当时只花了不到 100 英镑。参观过程中，您将了解到城堡的真实情况和价格。
城堡每次仅限少量游客参观，您需要耐心等待。导游非常出色，对城堡的历史以及王太后在世时期的一切都了如指掌。您参观的城堡部分基本保持着王太后离开时的原貌。她穿过的外套、在花园里漫步时使用的拐杖，以及狗狗的水碗，都还摆放在入口大厅里。在一个房间里，甚至还有一块略显陈旧但依然保存完好的老地毯。
每个房间都摆满了与王太后相关的文物和回忆，处处体现着对她的缅怀。许多房间里甚至还有曾经为她工作过的老员工。不妨停下来和这些老员工聊聊天，他们都会热情地讲述一些与王太后共事的趣事。这才是对她真正的致敬。
梅伊城堡自1952年至1996年一直是伊丽莎白王太后的财产，之后女王陛下慷慨地将城堡捐赠给了信托基金。城堡坐落于距海岸约400码（约366米）的高地上，可俯瞰彭特兰海峡和更远处的奥克尼群岛，景色壮丽。城堡建于1566年至1572年间。
走近城堡，其炮塔在彭特兰海峡的映衬下格外引人注目。突出的塔楼和叠涩的炮塔是16世纪的典型建筑风格，尤其是小型炮塔上叠涩的方格纹饰。大型炮塔的栏杆由带翼小天使头像的托架支撑。
城堡底层遍布众多射击孔，塔楼的拐角处也设有几个，二层则有更多。北侧通往庭院的圆拱形入口至今仍保留着原貌。
参观完城堡后，我们便前往公园和花园漫步。西侧和东侧的围墙花园和公园由高达12英尺的梅伊长城守护，为抵御强风和海浪侵蚀提供了必要的保护。
这座占地两英亩的围墙花园见证了女王母亲对园艺的热爱。
您可以探索花园中种类繁多的植物，以及从花坛到灌木、玫瑰和观赏树木，再到蔬菜和香草种植区等不同的“空间”。其中许多植物至今仍为城堡提供果蔬。在如此偏北的地区打造如此令人印象深刻且卓有成效的花园绝非易事，其成果令人叹为观止，魅力无穷。我们还惊喜地发现，一些通常生长在温暖气候地区的植物也在这里茁壮成长。
花园的围墙边设有壁龛和座椅，一角还有一座塔楼，与女王的母亲伊丽莎白女王和玛格丽特公主有关。如今，这里是俯瞰下方整个花园的绝佳观景点。这是一处宁静的漫步之地，也是在优美环境中静心沉思的好去处。
从围墙花园出发，穿过树林，步行片刻即可到达位于东林地 (East Woods) 的特色动物中心。这里活动丰富多彩，老少皆宜。轻松友好的氛围让您有机会看到动物们在快乐的环境中得到精心照料，并享受一次寓教于乐的参观体验。
小驴爱丽丝 (Alice) 深受游客喜爱，它喜欢和游客聊天。在围场里，您会看到一些不常见的绵羊品种；家禽区则饲养着许多色彩鲜艳、引人注目的矮脚鸡、鸭子和鹅。其中，高贵典雅的巴夫奥尔平顿鸡 (Buff Orpington) 尤为引人注目，这种鸡是女王母亲饲养的品种。
动物中心内饲养着一些小型动物，例如兔子。木制奶牛黛西 (Daisy) 可供成人和儿童体验挤奶的乐趣。中心还展示着一个孵化器和一个育雏箱，里面养着刚孵化出来的可爱小鸡、小鸭或小鹅。
我们度过了一个非常愉快的上午，不仅了解了更多关于城堡和女王母亲私生活的信息，还在花园和林地中悠闲漫步。看到孩子们在动物中心玩得不亦乐乎，梅伊城堡真是老少咸宜。
之后，我们返回了游客中心。礼品店里琳琅满目，摆满了各种精美礼品，包括瓷器、玻璃器皿、书籍和明信片。店内还出售用城堡花园新鲜采摘的食材制作的酸辣酱。此外，他们还出售一系列令人印象深刻的、采用女王母亲格纹图案的围巾和披肩。这些围巾和披肩的颜色和设计灵感源自女王陛下最喜爱且经常穿着的一套服装，这套服装现在陈列在城堡图书馆中。
我们当时有点饿了，是时候来杯咖啡，吃点东西犒劳一下自己了。
茶室供应美味的自制小吃和蛋糕。菜单上有很多当地食材可供选择。
我们点了一份美味的烤三明治，最后还吃了一块很棒的司康饼。
如果您来苏格兰的这个地区旅游，这里绝对不容错过。即使您不是皇室粉丝，城堡、花园以及奥克尼群岛和彭特兰福斯河的景色也绝对值得一游。
自 2025 年 12 月以来，TripAdvisor 一直没有添加我的评论，所以我现在自己来写。这篇评论使我的评论总数达到12635篇。感谢阅读。
城堡前设有充足的停车位和一个设施完善的游客中心。除了城堡本身，还有一个迷人的围墙花园和一个动物中心可供参观。
王太后在丈夫于 1952 年去世后不久便买下了位于苏格兰北部的梅伊城堡，据说她当时只花了不到 100 英镑。参观过程中，您将了解到城堡的真实情况和价格。
城堡每次仅限少量游客参观，您需要耐心等待。导游非常出色，对城堡的历史以及王太后在世时期的一切都了如指掌。您参观的城堡部分基本保持着王太后离开时的原貌。她穿过的外套、在花园里漫步时使用的拐杖，以及狗狗的水碗，都还摆放在入口大厅里。在一个房间里，甚至还有一块略显陈旧但依然保存完好的老地毯。
每个房间都摆满了与王太后相关的文物和回忆，处处体现着对她的缅怀。许多房间里甚至还有曾经为她工作过的老员工。不妨停下来和这些老员工聊聊天，他们都会热情地讲述一些与王太后共事的趣事。这才是对她真正的致敬。
梅伊城堡自1952年至1996年一直是伊丽莎白王太后的财产，之后女王陛下慷慨地将城堡捐赠给了信托基金。城堡坐落于距海岸约400码（约366米）的高地上，可俯瞰彭特兰海峡和更远处的奥克尼群岛，景色壮丽。城堡建于1566年至1572年间。
走近城堡，其炮塔在彭特兰海峡的映衬下格外引人注目。突出的塔楼和叠涩的炮塔是16世纪的典型建筑风格，尤其是小型炮塔上叠涩的方格纹饰。大型炮塔的栏杆由带翼小天使头像的托架支撑。
城堡底层遍布众多射击孔，塔楼的拐角处也设有几个，二层则有更多。北侧通往庭院的圆拱形入口至今仍保留着原貌。
参观完城堡后，我们便前往公园和花园漫步。西侧和东侧的围墙花园和公园由高达12英尺的梅伊长城守护，为抵御强风和海浪侵蚀提供了必要的保护。
这座占地两英亩的围墙花园见证了女王母亲对园艺的热爱。
您可以探索花园中种类繁多的植物，以及从花坛到灌木、玫瑰和观赏树木，再到蔬菜和香草种植区等不同的“空间”。其中许多植物至今仍为城堡提供果蔬。在如此偏北的地区打造如此令人印象深刻且卓有成效的花园绝非易事，其成果令人叹为观止，魅力无穷。我们还惊喜地发现，一些通常生长在温暖气候地区的植物也在这里茁壮成长。
花园的围墙边设有壁龛和座椅，一角还有一座塔楼，与女王的母亲伊丽莎白女王和玛格丽特公主有关。如今，这里是俯瞰下方整个花园的绝佳观景点。这是一处宁静的漫步之地，也是在优美环境中静心沉思的好去处。
从围墙花园出发，穿过树林，步行片刻即可到达位于东林地 (East Woods) 的特色动物中心。这里活动丰富多彩，老少皆宜。轻松友好的氛围让您有机会看到动物们在快乐的环境中得到精心照料，并享受一次寓教于乐的参观体验。
小驴爱丽丝 (Alice) 深受游客喜爱，它喜欢和游客聊天。在围场里，您会看到一些不常见的绵羊品种；家禽区则饲养着许多色彩鲜艳、引人注目的矮脚鸡、鸭子和鹅。其中，高贵典雅的巴夫奥尔平顿鸡 (Buff Orpington) 尤为引人注目，这种鸡是女王母亲饲养的品种。
动物中心内饲养着一些小型动物，例如兔子。木制奶牛黛西 (Daisy) 可供成人和儿童体验挤奶的乐趣。中心还展示着一个孵化器和一个育雏箱，里面养着刚孵化出来的可爱小鸡、小鸭或小鹅。
我们度过了一个非常愉快的上午，不仅了解了更多关于城堡和女王母亲私生活的信息，还在花园和林地中悠闲漫步。看到孩子们在动物中心玩得不亦乐乎，梅伊城堡真是老少咸宜。
之后，我们返回了游客中心。礼品店里琳琅满目，摆满了各种精美礼品，包括瓷器、玻璃器皿、书籍和明信片。店内还出售用城堡花园新鲜采摘的食材制作的酸辣酱。此外，他们还出售一系列令人印象深刻的、采用女王母亲格纹图案的围巾和披肩。这些围巾和披肩的颜色和设计灵感源自女王陛下最喜爱且经常穿着的一套服装，这套服装现在陈列在城堡图书馆中。
我们当时有点饿了，是时候来杯咖啡，吃点东西犒劳一下自己了。
茶室供应美味的自制小吃和蛋糕。菜单上有很多当地食材可供选择。
我们点了一份美味的烤三明治，最后还吃了一块很棒的司康饼。
如果您来苏格兰的这个地区旅游，这里绝对不容错过。即使您不是皇室粉丝，城堡、花园以及奥克尼群岛和彭特兰福斯河的景色也绝对值得一游。
自 2025 年 12 月以来，TripAdvisor 一直没有添加我的评论，所以我现在自己来写。这篇评论使我的评论总数达到12635篇。感谢阅读。
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