• Castles are a staple of the landscape in Scotland. Many were built in the medieval period as statements of power, and prestige, as well as for defense.
  • You could find many Z-plan type castles in Scotland, and Castle Fraser in Aberdeenshire is the most elaborate of its kind.
  • This guide is jam-packed with the best castles in Scotland. These are the most exciting castles, and all have unique claims to fame or stories to their name.
  • Caerlaverock Castle, a moated triangular castle, first built in the thirteenth century. Castles are buildings that combine fortifications and residence...
  • This was one of seven castles we visited in Scotland, and it falls right in the middle of the pack. It is obviously stunningly gorgeous and the location is incredible.
  • This is a list of the most stunning castles to visit in Scotland if you want to enjoy the architectural and historical splendour of this small but packed country.
  • Situated on one of the most iconic and world-renowned locations in Scotland, Urquhart Castle needs little introduction.
  • The best castles in Scotland are begging to be explored. With royal connections and historic tales… and don’t even get us started on the beautiful architecture.
  • There have been over 3000 castles built in Scotland, that's roughly one for every 100 square miles, a pretty impressive figure.
  • This means that castles in Scotland have endured prolific battles and storms, which is the reason so many persist as remains.