This fascinating 13th-century castle is in the middle a forest and parkland by the banks of the Esk River and has unique bedrooms with antique furnishings. Some of the rooms are located in a 100-year-old lodge detached from the castle. The hotel's 2 AA Rosette-awarded Dungeon Restaurant is in the vaults, the oldest part of the castle, and serves traditional Scottish cuisine. The Orangery has extensive views of the Esk River and it offers a lighter and more modern menu. The hotel’s spa, Aqueous Spa features many treatments as well as hydro facilities including a massaging jet pool, a sauna and a steam pool. There is an archery and falconry center on the grounds. Edinburgh is only 20 minutes away from Dalhousie Castle & Spa and it takes 10 minutes to Rosslyn, Roslyn or Roslin Chapel which is a possible resting place of the Holy Grail.