Castles in Scotland
Castles in Scotland, such as Castle Fraser, are featured underneath. Britain's Finest Castles with their magnificent arhcitecture, house some of the finest examples of art, furniture, sculptures some dating back to the early centuries. The regions of Scotland have through the centuries maintained their differences, the Highlanders, largely Gaelic speaking were mobile cattle farmers, while the Lowlanders, English speaking, were firmly planted arable farmers. The Lowlands is the most densely populated region, an area of impressive castles, palaces, medieval burghs and by the two impressive cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Highlands are characterised by the mountainous scenery, beautiful coastlines and a myriad of interesting islands.
Castle Fraser
Sauchen, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
Castle Fraser, the most elaborate Z-plan castle in Scotland, was built between 1575 and 1636 by the 6th laird, Michael Fraser. One of the towers is... more
Crathes Castle
Banchory, Aberdeenshire
Crathes Castle, built in the 16th century, is an excellent example of an L-tower house of the period with four stories and an attic. King Robert... more
Drum Castle
Drumoak, Banchory, Aberdeenshire
The keep at Drum Castle is one of the three oldest tower houses surviving in Scotland. The original house was enlarged with the creation of a... more
Fyvie Castle
Fyvie, Turriff, Aberdeenshire
Fyvie Castle was once a royal stronghold, one of a chain of fortresses throughout medieval Scotland. The five towers are traditionally associated with the five successive... more
Glamis Castle
Glamis, Angus
Glamis Castle has been the family home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne, and a royal residence, since 1372. It was the childhood home of... more
Kellie Castle
Pittenweem, Anstruther, Fife
The first records of Kellie Castle date back to the 12th century, and it was restored by James Lorimer in the late 19th century. It is... more
Brodie Castle
Brodie Castle, Brodie, Forres, Moray
Brodie Castle is a fine 16th century Z-plan tower house set in peaceful parkland, was the home of the Brodie family until the late 20th century.... more
Blair Castle
Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perth & Kinross
Blair Castle has been the ancient home and fortress of the Earls and Dukes of Atholl for over 725 years. Some 30 rooms of infinite variety... more
Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle is famous worldwide as an icon of Scotland. Once the home of kings and queens it is now the country´s premier visitor attraction. It... more
Drumlanrig Castle, Gardens & Country Park
Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway
Drumlanrig Castle, the Dumfriesshire home of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry KT, was built between 1679 and 1691 by William Douglas, 1st Duke of Queensberry.... more
Brodick Castle
Brodick, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire
Brodick Castle, the site of this ancient seat of the Dukes of Hamilton which was a fortress even in Viking times. The 13th century fortified tower... more
Kelburn Castle
Fairlie, Largs, North Ayrshire
Kelburn Castle is the home of the Earls of Glasgow, probably the oldest castle in Scotland to have been continuously inhabited by the same family. The... more
Floors Castle
Roxburghe Estates Office, Kelso, Scottish Borders
Floors Castle, the largest inhabited castle in Scotland, is home to the Duke of Roxburghe. Designed and built by William Adam, it was begun in 1721... more
Thirlestane Castle
Lauder, Scottish Borders
Thirlestane Castle is one of the oldest and finest castles in Scotland and holds a uniquely important place in Scottish History. The castle has its origins... more
Blairquhan Castle
Maybole, South Ayrshire
Blairquhan Castle was built for Sir David Hunter Blair, 3rd Baronet in 1821-24 by William Burn. It has all its original Regency furniture and a well-known... more
Culzean Castle & Country Park
Maybole, South Ayrshire
Culzean Castle, converted by Robert Adam from a fortified tower house into an elegant residence for David Kennedy, 10th Earl of Cassillis, between 1777 and 1792.... more
Inveraray Castle
Argyll Estates Office, Cherry Park, Inveraray, Argyll & Bute
Inveraray Castle was erected between 1745 and 1785 to replace an earlier traditional fortified keep. It was designed by Roger Morris and decorated by Robert Mylne.... more
Torosay Castle
Craignure, Isle of Mull, Argyll & Bute
Torosay Castle was completed in 1858 by the eminent architect David Bryce in the Scottish baronial style. On display in the house are family portraits and... more
The Castle & Gardens of Mey
Thurso, Highland
The Castle of Mey, built in the 1560s, was bought by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother in 1952. So began The Queen Mother´s love... more
Cawdor Castle
Nairn, Highland
Cawdor Castle, the most romantic Castle in the Highlands, has a magical name linked with Macbeth by Shakespeare. It was built in the 14th century as... more