Burgen & Schlösser in Schottland

Once seen, never forgotten... Visit Dunnottar Castle for your own unforgettable experience exploring the impregnable fortress that holds many rich secrets of Scotland’s colourful past.

Fort George is the mightiest artillery fortification in Britain.

Cared for by the National Trust for Scotland. Stand before one of the largest tower houses in the land. Dating from the 15th century, Castle Fraser is a fabulous place to soak up the atmosphere of old Scotland and its colourful stories. Enjoy panoramic views and discover quirky features such as secret staircases, hidden trapdoors, a spy hole and a wooden leg.

Cared for by the National Trust for Scotland. A magnificent fortress in the heart of Aberdeenshire, Fyvie Castle’s 800-year history is rich in legends, folklore and even ghost stories. Discover the amazing collection of antiquities, armour and lavish oil paintings. Stroll around the picturesque loch, or visit the restored glass-roofed racquets court and ice house.

Bothwell Castle is the largest and finest 13th century stone castle in Scotland, much fought over during the Wars of Independence.

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

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

Built by the Douglas family, the 13th century fortified residence of Aberdour Castle was extended in the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries.

St Andrews Castle is the ruins of the castle of the Archbishops of St Andrews, dating in part from the 13th century.

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.

Formerly known as the Castle of Glooms, this castle is beautifully sited upon a narrow bridge overlooked by the Ochil Hills.

Dumbarton Castle is located in the ancient capital of Scotland and is spectacularly sited on a volcanic rock overlooking the River Clyde.

Visit Caerlaverock Castle and discover one of Scotland’s great medieval fortresses.

Explore the impressive ruins of this fairytale castle set in the stunning Grampian countryside.

Corgarff Castle, dating back from the 16th century, sits in the tranquil Aberdeenshire countryside.

A magnificent ruin of a castle from the 12th-century motte to the palace block erected in the 16th and 17th centuries by the Gordon family

Explore Banff and Macduff at your own pace, on a self-guided tour finding out about the topics that interest you most. Listen to members of the local community telling some of the stories which make this place special.

Explore this 14th century courtyard castle in Doune, with a striking 100 ft high gatehouse and one of the best preserved great halls in Scotland.

Discover the impressive remains of this once great castle believed to be one of the oldest in Scotland.

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

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.