Castles to visit in Scotland

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

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The residence of the bishops of Moray from the 14th century to 1686.

Enjoy stunning views of the Firth of Clyde from Newark Castle in Port Glasgow.

Discover 1500 years of history at the spiritual home of Clan Donald. Explore our magnificent garden, romantic castle ruin and award-winning museum. Enjoy family activities, stunning views, woodland walks, cafe, shop and regular events programme.

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

Situated on an island in the middle of the River Dee, this formidable castle is only reachable by boat.

Cared for by the National Trust for Scotland. With gardens, beaches, woods, trails and new adventure playgrounds to explore, and to crown it all, a cliff-top castle of monumental size: there’s no doubt you’ll have a fantastic day out at Culzean. There really is something for all the family in this wildlife-rich 260ha estate, which is opulent to the extreme.

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

This medieval tower house was built around 1500 by Ninian Adair of Kilhurst, one of the most powerful Lairds of Wigtownshire.

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.

Visit the ancestral home of Clan Maclean on the Isle of Mull.

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

Dean Castle Country Park is a fantastic free day out for the whole family. The country park, covering over 200 acres, is nestled in the heart of Kilmarnock and offers something for everyone to enjoy. With a recently restored 14th century castle, rural life centre, woodland walks, adventure playground,cafe and gift shops, the jewel in Kilmarnock's crown is well worth a visit!

Dunninald Castle is a family home with an acclaimed walled garden, set in a planned landscape of woods and wild garden, .

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

Travel back in time and immerse yourself in the History of Clan MacDougall. Explore our enchanting woodland grounds,visit our 1745 Museum House with its social history collection and temporary local photography exhibition 'Hope Behind the Lens'. Walk up to the Castle Ruins and be stunned by the view stretching far and wide across Oban bay and the Isles.

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.

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