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Dornoch · Care Inspectorate registered · Grade 4

The Playbarn

Typical UK range£500–£1,400/mo
Estimated Halo Pay cost£265–£742/mo

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GradeGrade 4
OperatorPrivate
Places30
Hours7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
SessionsAM/PM sessions

What it's like

In a secluded corner of the Northern Highlands lies Skibo Castle, Scotland's best kept secret. Industrialist Andrew Carnegie, one of history's greatest philanthropists, came to Skibo in 1898 and transformed the estate into what he rightly termed 'Heaven on Earth'.

Source: www.carnegieclub.co.uk · 20 Apr 2026

Care Inspectorate rating

Care, play and learningGrade 4
SettingGrade 5
Staff teamGrade 4
LeadershipGrade 4

AI summary — read the full report

The Playbarn, with a capacity for 30 children, was inspected on 1 November 2021, under the management of Carole Maclennan. The nursery received a Very Good rating for its setting and a Good rating for care, play and learning. For more detailed information, please refer to the full inspection report.

Last inspected 1 November 2021

Team

Registered managerCarole Maclennan

Location in Dornoch

Skibo Castle, Clashmore, Dornoch

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Fees & costs

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Monthly fee£500–£1,400
Your cost with Halo Pay£265–£742
Annual saving£2,820–£7,896

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