Edinburgh Castle: The Heart of Scotland’s Capital
Perched on an ancient volcanic rock at the heart of Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh Castle is simultaneously a military stronghold, a royal…
Fyvie Castle: A Thousand Years of Scottish History
With five towers named for five historic families, an outstanding collection of Scottish portraiture, and more than a few resident ghosts,…
Glamis Castle: The Castle of Legends
The childhood home of the Queen Mother, birthplace of Princess Margaret, and legendary setting of Shakespeare’s Macbeth — Glamis Castle is…
Urquhart Castle: Ruins on the Banks of Loch Ness
Perched on a headland above the world’s most famous loch, Urquhart Castle combines a thousand years of turbulent history with one…
Balmoral Castle: Scotland’s Royal Highland Retreat
Nestled in the heart of Royal Deeside, Balmoral Castle is one of Scotland’s most iconic and beloved landmarks — the Highland…
Dunrobin Castle: The Jewel of the Scottish Highlands
Part medieval fortress, part French château, Dunrobin Castle is the largest house in the northern Highlands — a theatrical masterpiece of…
Eilean Donan Castle: Scotland’s Most Photographed Castle
Situated where three great sea lochs meet in the western Highlands, Eilean Donan is Scotland’s most photographed castle — a breathtaking…
Kilchurn Castle: A Loch Awe Ruin with Unmatched Drama
Rising from a lochside peninsula in Argyll, Kilchurn Castle is one of Scotland’s most hauntingly beautiful ruins — a place where…
Stirling Castle: The Gateway to the Scottish Highlands
Whoever held Stirling held Scotland. Perched above the town on a volcanic crag, Stirling Castle combines the finest Renaissance architecture in…
Craigievar Castle: Scotland’s Fairy-Tale Tower
Rising seven storeys in a blaze of pink harled stone, Craigievar Castle is one of the most visually arresting buildings in…