Discover a collection of guides and reviews about Scotland’s best castles.
Aberdour Castle in Fife is one of the oldest standing stone castles in Scotland and has served as the residence of Scottish noble families since the 1100s.
Today, it is managed by Historic Environment Scotland and is open to the public for self-guided tours.
Discover Aberdour Castle with this complete visitor guide.
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Tantallon Castle is a red sandstone fortification dating from the 1300s which overlooks the beautiful coastline near North Berwick in East Lothian.
It is one of the oldest examples of a curtain wall castle in Scotland and is one of the top historic tourist attractions in the southeast of the country.
Discover Tantallon Castle with this complete visitor guide.
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Stirling Castle sits on top of Castle Hill in the historic city of Stirling where it has served as both a military fort and royal palace for over 900 years.
Today, it is managed by Historic Environment Scotland and features guided and self-guided tours.
Discover Stirling Castle with this article which includes an overview, visiting advice, and 360° photos.
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Blair Castle – situated near Blair Atholl in Perthshire – has been the ancestral home of Clan Murray since its construction in the 13th century. The castle is privately-managed but is open to the public for tours.
Discover Blair Castle in this guide which features an overview and handy visiting advice.
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The beautiful Eilean Donan Castle dates from the 13th century and is located on an island where three lochs meet in the Kintail National Scenic Area.
The castle is a popular stopping-off point for tourists on their way to the Isle of Skye which lies just 10 miles to the west.
Discover Eilean Donan Castle in this guide which includes an overview and useful visiting tips.
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Spynie Palace, near Elgin in the Moray region of Scotland, was home to the bishops of Moray for over 500 years. The palace is managed by Historic Environment Scotland and is open to the public for self-guided tours.
Discover Spynie Palace with this guide which includes an overview, visiting advice, and 360° photos.
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The unusual triangular-shaped Caerlaverock Castle is located near the Solway Firth on the Scottish/English border. The castle ruins are open to the public and offer access to a nearby woodland and nature reserve.
Discover Caerlaverock Castle with this guide which includes an overview and visiting advice.
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Inveraray Castle in Argyll is situated on the shore of Loch Fyne in western Scotland where it has been the home of the Dukes of Argyll since the 18th century.
The castle is open to the public for self-guided tours and visitors are welcome to walk around the beautiful gardens during their visit.
Discover this spectacular castle in this complete guide which includes an overview and helpful visiting advice.
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