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From Muness, the most northerly castle in the United Kingdom on the Shetland Islands, to Edinburgh Castle with its fabulous Scottish Crown Jewels, we’ve scoured the country to bring you one of the most complete lists of castles in Scotland on the internet.
- Kilmartin Glen
Drive south from Oban to Lochgilphead and the Crinan Canal...
- Edinburgh Castle
The castle now serves as a military station and is home to...
- Highland Forts of Scotland
The three forts of Fort George, Fort Augustus and Fort...
- Battle of Neville's Cross
Following the resounding victory over the French at Crecy in...
- Perth
Scone Palace, immortalised in Macbeth, was the home of the...
- Tower of London
Their names are Jubilee, Harris, Gripp, Rocky, Erin, Poppy...
- Kilmartin Glen
There have been well over two thousand castles in Scotland, although many are known only through historical records. They are found in all parts of the country although tower houses and peel towers are concentrated along the border with England, while the best examples of larger Renaissance-era tower houses are clustered in the north-east.
10 Great Scottish Castles. One of the best things about Scotland is that no matter where you find yourself, a castle is never far away. As integral to the Scottish landscape as its lochs and mountains, the country’s castles rank amongst the most iconic in the world.
Caerlaverock Castle, a moated triangular castle, first built in the thirteenth century. Castles are buildings that combine fortifications and residence, and many were built within the borders of modern Scotland. They arrived in Scotland with the introduction of feudalism in the twelfth century.
10 sty 2024 · Discover 25 fairytale must-visit castles in Scotland. Includes Edinburgh Castle, Dunrobin Castle, Eilean Donan Castle, Dunnottar Castle.
11 maj 2023 · Balmoral Castle. Highlights: Scotland's Royal Castle set in the spectacular Scottish Highlands region can be toured. If you're a follower of the British Royal Family or a fan of the hot TV series, The Crown, you'll already know a little about Balmoral Castle.
The ultimate guide to the best castles of Scotland, from Edinburgh Castle to the beautifully picturesque Dunrobin and more, includes an interactive map of Scottish castles. Nestled amongst Scotland's stunning landscapes and historic cities are a number of grand castles.