• Dirleton Castle in East Lothian was founded by John de Vaux and suffered partial demolition in the Wars of Independence like many castles in Scotland.
  • Best Castles in Scotland: 20 Scottish Castles You NEED To See blog post cover graphic - text overlaying an image of a girl in front of Inveraray Scotland.
  • Hop on a coach to enjoy a picturesque drive to Stirling before exploring the magnificence of one of the largest and most important castles in Scotland's history.
  • Discover 18 of the best castles in Scotland – where they are located, a short history of each castle plus tips to plan your visit.
  • There have been over 3000 castles built in Scotland, that's roughly one for every 100 square miles, a pretty impressive figure.
  • Then you will love Scotland – there are hundreds of castles in Scotland to visit, alongside palaces, abbeys, and ancient ruins.
  • Discover 44 unusual castles in Scotland. Share Tweet. ... The ruins of this magnificent Scottish castle blend both Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles.
  • Castle Sween, Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute Owned by: Historic Scotland Remains of 12th century castle, one of the earliest stone castles built in Scotland.
  • On the northwest shore of the Isle of Skye lies what is believed to be the longest continuously inhabited castle by one family in Scotland.
  • We decided to compile a list of some of these amazing historical sites, focusing on some that are particularly majestic: the very best castles in Scotland.