Historic Houses in Central, East & North East Scotland

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 display beautiful furniture, fine... more

Maybole, Ayrshire

Blairquhan Castle was built for Sir David Hunter Blair, 3rd Baronet in 1821-24 by William Burn. A short walk from the castle is a walled garden which was laid out in the... more

Brodick, Isle of Arran, 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 was developed in the 16th... more

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. Additions were made to the... more

Callendar Estate, Falkirk

Situated amidst magnificent park and woodland,Callendar House tells stories spanning 600 years of Scottish history. Through wars, rebellions and the industrial revolution,... more

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 seven stories high. The... more

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 the Bruce granted the lands of... more

Maybole, 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. It is on a... more

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 very fine Jacobean mansion in... more

Cupar, Falkland, Fife

The Royal Palace of Falkland, the country residence of Stuart kings and queens, was built between 1450 and 1541. Part of the palace was burned down by Cromwell´s troops in... more

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, 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 Queen Elizabeth the late Queen... more

Methlick, Ellon, Aberdeenshire

Haddo House was designed by William Adam for the 2nd Earl of Aberdeen in 1732, but refurbished in the 1880s. The House elegantly blends crisp Georgian architecture with... more

Cupar, Fife

Hill of Tarvit Mansion House, originally the site of the 17th century Wemyss Hall, was completely remodelled by Robert Lorimer for Frederick Sharp, in 1906. All the rooms have... more

Montrose, Angus

House of Dun is a Georgian house, overlooking the Montrose Basin, designed and built by William Adam in 1730 for David Erskine, Lord Dun. The superb plasterwork is by Joseph... more

Fairlie, Largs, 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 Boyle family, originally... more

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 a very fine example of Scottish domestic... more

Guestrow, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

Dating from 1545, Provost Skene´s House now houses an attractive series of period room settings, recalling the elegant furnishings of earlier times. Visitors can see an... more

Culross, Fife

Culross Palace was built for Sir George Bruce between 1597 and 1611 and has original interiors with painted woodwork. On display are 17th and 18th century furniture,... more

Perth, Perth & Kinross

Built on the site of an ancient abbey, Scone Palace is now the family home of the Earls of Mansfield. It was the centre of the ancient Celtic Church and the crowning place of... more