Select Date
Give or take and/or where? and or where? and/or what?
datepicker

Scottish Castles

Think of Scotland, and romantic castles appear against a dramatic backdrop of highlands and lakes. It has been estimated that there were once about 3,000 castles in Scotland and while many have disappeared over time and others have become crumbling ruins, many notable castles still stand to be seen and explored. And there’s no doubt, Scotland’s castles are the ideal setting for music and storytelling, for traditional Highland Games and Clan Gatherings, for great days out - or a uniquely special weekend retreat.

activity highlights
Dean Castle

Year-round, Ayrshire:

Situated in Kilmarnock’s Dean Castle Country Park, the Castle’s Keep and associated buildings date from the 14th and 15th centuries.

Dumlanrig Castle

31st March - 31st August 2012, Dumfries:

This magnificent 1680’s castle is the majestic Dumfriesshire family home to the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry.

Crichton Castle

1st April - 30th September 2012, Midlothian:

Crichton Castle stands tucked away out of sight, on a terrace overlooking the River Tyne in Midlothian.

Elcho Castle (HS)

April - September, Perthshire:

Elcho Castle is situated at Easter Elcho about 4 miles south-east of Perth.

Balvenie Castle (HS)

April - September, Aberdeen & Grampian:

For over 500 years, Balvenie Castle served as the formidable stronghold of the great lords who ruled over this part of north-east Scotland.

Craigievar Castle (NTS)

April - September, Aberdeen and Grampian:

Home to a fine collection of family portraits, original plaster ceilings, much original Jacobean woodwork and some beautiful furniture, this fairytale castle is a fine example of Scottish Baronial architecture with a great tower standing just as it did when completed in 1626.

Drum Castle (NTS)

April - September, Royal Deeside:

Drum Castle features the oldest intact 13th-century tower in Scotland, a Jacobean mansion house and the additions of the Victorian lairds, making it unique among Scottish castles.

Threave Castle (HS)

April - September, Galloway Heartland:

Built between 1369 and 1390, and accessible only by boat, Threave Castle stands on an island in the middle of the River Dee three miles west of Castle Douglas.

Hermitage Castle (HS)

April - September, Scottish Borders:

An awesome, eerie ruin, set in a lonely spot, Hermitage Castle was one of the major strongholds in the Borders from the 14th century to the Union of the Crowns in 1603.

Newark Castle (HS)

April - September, Inverclyde:

Mainly associated with Patrick Maxwell, Newark Castle is a fine and well-preserved building dating back to the 15th century situated on the south bank of the river Clyde.


Current Page:
«« « 1 2 3 4 5 » »»