Castles to visit in Scotland

Edwardian home in tranquil free grounds cradling the sea near historic Cramond. Regular historical costumed performances. Year round programme of special events.

Discover this ancient Iron-Age fort located at the southern end of the Isle of Bute.

Fort George is the mightiest artillery fortification in Britain.

Duff House is the premier outstation of the National Galleries of Scotland and houses a collection of fine paintings and furniture.

Dating from about 1050, Delgatie is a uniquely Scottish Castle. It is the home of the late Captain and Mrs Hay of Delgatie, and is the Clan Hay Centre.

Visit the site of this once powerful stronghold and former royal castle located on a peak overlooking the Firth of Clyde.

Please be advised that Ballindalloch Castle, Gardens and Grounds will reopen on Tuesday 26th March – Thursday 26 September 2024 10am - 5pm (last admission 4pm) Sunday - Thursdays (Closed Fridays and Saturdays)

Huntingtower Castle has two fine and complete towers, built in the 15th and 16th centuries and joined by a range in the 17th century.

Ravenscraig Castle is one of the earliest artillery forts in Scotland and has two round towers linked by a cross range.

The beautiful walled garden at Edzell is one of Scotland's unique sights, created by Sir David Lindsay in 1604.

A vast and eerie ruin of the 14th and 15th centuries, Hermitage is associated with the de Soules, the Douglases and Mary Queen of Scots.

Cared for by the National Trust for Scotland. Explore 700 years of history in one of Scotland’s oldest tower houses. Drum Castle has something for everyone, from the medieval High Hall to modern art exhibitions. Take a stroll through the grounds to see the centuries-old oak trees and magnificent wildlife, and breathe in the perfumes of the Garden of Historic Roses.

Discover the remains of the former stronghold of the MacLachlans, one of Scotland’s oldest clans.

Discover Floors Castle, Scotland’s largest inhabited Castle and visit one of the leading visitor attractions in the Scottish Borders.

A 17th century castle with a colourful past and an exciting future. Built by the Earl of Mar in 1628, it has been hunting lodge, fortress, garrison and family home.

Set in 52 acres of woodland, formal gardens and meadow, Dunimarle Castle and Gardens provides a beautiful day out for the whole family.

Dating from the 15th century, Kisimul is the only significant surviving medieval castle in the Outer Hebrides.

500 years of history in the heart of Easterhouse, Glasgow. Arguably Glasgow’s oldest house, Provan Hall is the best example of a medieval fortified house in Scotland and lies with the Seven Lochs Wetland Park.

Welcome to Kelburn Castle and Estate. One of Scotland's most beautiful woodlands combined with one of its most interesting castles.

Kilchurn Castle was built in the mid-1400s by Sir Colin Campbell, 1st Lord of Glenorchy.

If you’re looking for a great day out in North-East Scotland, visit our beautiful Walled Garden at Gordon Castle, which is being lovingly restored to its former glory.