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Castles in Edinburgh, Glasgow & Southern Scotland, such as Culzean Castle & Country Park, 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.
Culzean Castle & Country Park
Maybole
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 cliff overlooking the estuary of the river Clyde. An exhibition shows the... more
Drumlanrig Castle, Gardens & Country Park
Thornhill
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. Local pink sandstone was used in its construction and it is built around a courtyard... more
Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill, 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 boasts a magnificent Great Hall, with an ornate ceiling and fine collection of weapons, plus... more
Kelburn Castle
Fairlie, Largs
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 de Boyville, came from Normandy with William the Conqueror and settled at... more
Floors Castle
Roxburghe Estates Office, Kelso
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 and transformed by Playfair in 1849 by adding domes and spires. The interiors are filled with... more
Blairquhan Castle
Straiton, Maybole
You may recognise Scotland’s Blairquhan Castle in Maybole, Ayshire, if you’ve ever seen The Queen, Helen Mirren’s masterful portrayal of Elizabeth II. It was here that the actress wandered the stunning secluded grounds, the gorgeous Regency... more
Brodick Castle
Brodick, Isle of Arran
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 century and extended by Cromwell in the 17th century. The entrance hall and... more
Thirlestane Castle
Lauder
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 in the 13th century. It was rebuilt as the Maitland family home in 1590 and greatly enhanced... more
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