As integral to the Scottish landscape as its lochs and mountains, the country’s castles rank amongst the most iconic in the world. There were once up to 3,000 castles in Scotland, so it's tough for us to narrow down our favourites! Here’s our …

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.

There have been well over two thousand castles in Scotland, although many are known only through historical records. They are found in all parts of the country although tower houses and peel towers are concentrated along the border with England, while the best examples of larger Renaissance-era tower houses are clustered in the north-east.

Castles are buildings that combine fortifications and residence, and many were built within the borders of modern Scotland. They arrived in Scotland with the introduction of feudalism in the twelfth century. Initially these were wooden motte-and-bailey constructions, but many were replaced by stone castles with a high curtain wall.

2025年1月26日 · Discover 25 fairytale must-visit castles in Scotland. Includes Edinburgh Castle, Dunrobin Castle, Eilean Donan Castle, Dunnottar Castle.

To help you, we’ve compiled the best castles in Scotland that you won’t want to miss, from seaside fortress to medieval palaces. 1. Edinburgh Castle. Best for: sightseeing in Scotland’s capital city. Easily one of Scotland’s well-known attractions, Edinburgh Castle sits proudly above the city from its craggy, hilltop location on Castle Rock.

2023年11月17日 · Nowhere does castles quite like Scotland. Here you can find some of the most beautiful fortresses in the world, with rich histories and breathtaking scenic backdrops. Each of them tells its own...

2021年8月26日 · The ultimate guide to the best castles of Scotland, from Edinburgh Castle to the beautifully picturesque Dunrobin and more, includes an interactive map of Scottish castles. Nestled amongst Scotland's stunning landscapes and historic cities are a …

2025年1月13日 · 14 Beautiful Castles in Scotland — From Cliffside Ruins to Present-day Royal Homes. These Scottish castles offer fascinating history, stunning architecture, and sweeping grounds.

Scotland’s islands are home to some of the country’s most captivating castles. Choose from a diverse array of castles spanning everything from romantic, windswept ruins to extravagant pleasure palaces from the Victorian era.