Castles to visit in Scotland

Hume Castle is located in Greenlaw in the Scottish Borders.

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.

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.

Craignethan Castle sits in a beautiful setting with rugged surroundings providing magnificent views.

Pay a visit to this iconic Scottish monument which is one of the most photographed in the country.

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.

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

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.

Set on the edge of the cliffs, looking out to the Bass Rock, this formidable castle was a stronghold of the Douglas family.

A fine example of a Scottish tower-house castle, Cardoness Castle was built in the later 15th century as the fortified residence of the McCullochs.

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

Magnificent Castle Kennedy Gardens are among the most famous and the most child friendly in Scotland

The Black Watch Castle and Museum is a 5 star multi-award winning visitor attraction located in the beautiful city of Perth. The venue comprises of The Black Watch Museum, Bistro @ The Castle and Gift Shop. We run a varied calendar of events for all ages.

Visit one of the best kept Pele Towers in Scotland and unlock the secrets of Hunterston Castle.

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

Ardkinglas Estate situated on the shores of Loch Fyne in Argyll.

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