What is A Castle for Christmas on Netflix about?

A Castle for Christmas finds best-selling American author Sophie Brown caught in a sea of fan backlash. She retreats to a Scottish castle that her late grandfather used to tell stories about. Sophie wants to purchase the lovely Dun Dunbar from its scrooge of an owner, Duke Myles. Myles’ conditions? She can buy the castle…if she can stand to live with him until Christmas Day.

Who is in the A Castle for Christmas cast?

A Castle for Christmas stars Brooke Shields as Sophie Brown, a best-selling American author. The castle’s curmudgeonly owner, the Scottish Duke Myles Dunbar, is played by London-native Cary Elwes. Lee Ross, Andi Osho, Tina Gray, and Eilidh Loan round out the cast of A Castle for Christmas.

Where was A Castle for Christmas filmed?

A Castle for Christmas was filmed on location in Scotland. The majority of filming took place in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh, including Sophie’s “New York apartment” which is actually the restaurant of the Dakota Hotel. The one exception is the Drew Barrymore interview which was shot in Manhattan.

Is the castle in A Castle for Christmas the same as Downton Abbey?

Even casual Netflix viewers did a double-take when Sophie first arrived in Scotland. One of the first castles she lays eyes on is Inveraray Castle, which you’ll find popping up on other Netflix titles. In the 2012 Downton Abbey Christmas episode, Inveraray Castle stood in as ‘Duneagle Castle’. You might have also caught Inveraray Castle in another fantastic Scotland-set series: Outlander.

Can I visit the castle from A Castle for Christmas on Netflix?

Sadly, Dun Dunbar is as fictitious as this Netflix fable, but Scotland has no shortage of castles to explore, including the real ones featured in A Castle for Christmas. Much of the film was shot on the Dalmeny Estate and Dundas Castle, both just a few miles outside of Edinburgh. Dalmeny House is only open for tourists in the summertime, so visit to celebrate Christmas in July. Dundas Castle can be booked for private events, so feel free to surprise your family with their own castle for Christmas by renting out the venue for an unforgettable vacation.

Castle for Christmas: See the filming locations that inspired Dun Dunbar Castle

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