Castles to visit in Scotland

Wild natural beauty and 1,000 years of history - Urquhart Castle offers a taste of the Highlands at their most dramatic.

Edinburgh Castle is a world famous icon of Scotland and part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site.

Balvenie Castle is a ruined castle near Dufftown in the north of Aberdeenshire.

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)

Glamis Castle is a living, breathing monument to Scottish heritage, hospitality and enjoyment for all.

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.

Explore this magnificent ruined castle, the former home of the first Protestant Bishop of the Isles.

Visit the mighty stronghold of the ‘Kings of the Isles’ where Jacobite heroine Flora MacDonald was believed to have been held in prisoner.

A large and sophisticated castle with a spectacular facade of faceted stonework in an Italian style added, following a visit to Italy, by the Earl of Bothwell between 1581 and 1591.

Any visit to the Isle of Skye is incomplete without enjoying the wealth of history and clan MacLeod legend at award winning 5* Dunvegan Castle & Gardens. Please see our website for more details about our opening times, admission prices, events, group and cruise ship bookings, accessibility and how to find us.

Cared for by the National Trust for Scotland. Medieval origins meet Victorian style at Kellie Castle. Whether your interest lies in nature, gardens, arts & crafts, fine interiors, ornate plasterwork or furniture, you’ll find much to inspire you here. Marvel at the castle’s fairytale stone towers, magnificent rooms and beautiful garden.

Visit the romantic Inveraray Castle & Gardens on the shores of Loch Fyne and discover one of Scotland’s finest stately homes.

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.

Balmoral Castle is the Scottish holiday home to the Royal Family. The grounds, gardens and exhibitions are now open daily, until the 11th August 2024. Admission charges apply.

Uncover Scotland Tours is a Scottish private tour company that specializes in uncovering the hidden gems of Scotland's Highlands and Islands offering day tours and multi day tours of the Scottish Highlands.

A warm welcome to Dunrobin Castle, home of my ancestors for over seven hundred years. I'm so proud that people from all over the world pay us a visit and I enjoy being able to share the magnificent castle and gardens with others. Lord Strathnaver.

Welcome to The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum. Here you will discover the story of one of Scotland’s great Highland Regiments, the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, which has maintained close associations with Stirling Castle reaching back over 200 years. The museum is housed in the ancient 'Kings Old Building' parts of which date back to 1496, and King James IV. It was completely redeveloped in 2020 and is bright, modern and engaging. Through our collection of documents, artefacts and tales we bring to life our regiment's, and Scotland's history, from the Jacobites through the changing role of women, music, military medicine, community and our diaspora. It gives a unique insight into Scottish culture and heritage.