26 Must-See Castles and Castle Ruins in Scotland - Let's Roam
2023年3月9日 · With over 2,000 castles and ruins in Scotland, you could spend months crawling over rock crumbles and through fallen arches. If you add in the abandoned abbeys, war-torn cathedrals, and faltering tower houses, you’ve now got a whole lifetime of exploring to do.
Caerlaverock Castle: A Moated, Triangular, Scottish Masterpiece
Nowadays, only the worn foundations of the ‘old castle’ remain – and they’re hidden within a forest. A gentle walking trail that starts on the site of the ‘new’ castle can lead you to see them – and wonder about the mysteries that surround them. The truly unique triangular design of Caerlaverock has proved a puzzle of academics.
25 Best Castles in Scotland You Need to Visit + Map - Chasing …
2024年1月10日 · We have listed down the 25 best castles in Scotland that you can include in your Scotland itinerary. Most of them are easily accessible on a day trip from Edinburgh and Glasgow. In this travel guide, you will find what’s unique about these castles, things to see and do, opening hours, admission prices, intriguing facts, insider tips and how ...
10 spectacular Scottish castles that everyone should visit - The Telegraph
2023年9月18日 · As integral to the landscape as its lochs and glens, Scotland ’s castles rank among the most striking and visited in the world – icons of the land’s historic fighting spirit, retelling...
13 Best Ruined Castles in Scotland - Castrum to Castle
2021年1月30日 · From the well-renowned Edinburgh Castle to the lesser-known but equally fascinating St. Andrews Castle, there’s a castle for every history lover in Scotland. So let’s embark on a thrilling adventure through Scotland’s rich and fascinating history, as we explore the 13 best-ruined castles in Scotland.
Drum Castle | National Trust for Scotland
Jacobite tales whisper through the medieval grand hall of this castle. Visit one of Scotland’s oldest tower houses. Stroll through the Old Wood of Drum, home to oak trees dating from the 1700s. Admire Drum’s exquisite chapel, built in the 1500s. Relax amid the …
List of Castles in Scotland - Historic UK
From Muness, the most northerly castle in the United Kingdom on the Shetland Islands, to Edinburgh Castle with its fabulous Scottish Crown Jewels, we’ve scoured the country to bring you one of the most complete lists of castles in Scotland on the internet.
The Best & Most Famous Scottish Castles | VisitScotland
Climb the Grant Tower that keeps watch over the mysterious loch, witness the inside of an ancient prison cell, and picture what grand banquets and gatherings would have been like in the great hall. Set atop a craggy extinct volcano in the hear of Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh Castle is unquestionably Scotland’s most famous castle.
Castles in Scotland - National Trust for Scotland
Whether you’re walking in the footsteps of Jacobites, feasting your eyes on priceless collections, learning about Scotland’s architectural heritage or admiring the spectacular gardens, visiting one of our castles is the perfect way to immerse yourself in Scottish culture and history.
Castle Campbell
Take in the location high above Dollar Glen – Castle Campbell is one of the most dramatically positioned castles in Scotland; Step inside one of Scotland’s best-preserved tower houses, a structure built back in the 1400s; Stroll down the loggia, an open walkway more often found in the warmer climates of Italy and Spain