A Look at Some of Our Most
Famous Scottish Castles

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With so many struggles, history and pride that surround these castles, you are guaranteed to find something interesting to see and to experience. Our castles are steeped in culture and heritage, and with the breathtaking scenery that surrounds them, no visit to scotland would be complete without seeing at least one of them.

Almost every castle deserves a mention, but time and space does not afford that luxury, so here I have given an overview of some of my personal favourites, and the most renowned. Many of our castles provide tours and accommodation, and you can order your free travel brochures right now by clicking on this link - Scotland Castle Hotels and Tours

Edinburgh Castle

My first visit here was as a schoolboy, and was part of a school trip. The One-O-Clock Gun seemed so big then, and I remember the teacher recounting the fascinating story of Greyfriars Bobby. Built high on the remains of an extinct volcano, the castle offers most impressive views of the city and the landscape beyond. Read More About Edinburgh Castle

Stirling Castle

The castle, home to Mary Queen of Scots, was seen as the gateway to The Highlands. It was besieged many times during it's long and bloody history, and more recently found fame following the movie, Braveheart.
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Eilean Donan Castle

Eilean Donan Castle is also featured on my
Castle Weddings page. Situated near Dornie about 8 miles from Kyle of Lochalsh, on the west coast of Scotland near the Isle of Skye. This Castle was used in the film 'Highlander' when the MacLeods were seen to march out to their first battle. Read More About Eilean Donan Castle

Urquhart Castle

With a long and bloody history dating back to the 13th century, Urquhart Castle is one of the best sites available from the Historic Scotland owned properties and definitely worth a visit, for both the history and the scenic views.
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Dunnottar Castle

The Castle is a ruined medieval fortress built on a precipitous rocky headland, and one of the most spectacular locations of any castle. Dunnottar Castle made it to the history books for many reasons, but mainly as a small garrison that held out against Cromwell's army for eight months. Read More About Dunnottar Castle

Culzean Castle

The former home of the Marquess of Ailsa, the castle is now owned by the National Trust. One of the most popular Scottish Castles, the 563 acres host many events during the year, including music festivals and country dancing. President Eisenhower lived in the castle on four occasions, once as president, and the surrounding grounds are a paradise for garden lovers. Read More About Culzean Castle

Glamis Castle

When you enter the chapel, castle tour guides will tell you that one seat in the chapel is always reserved for the "Grey Lady" and on one occasion more than 100 people present in the castle swear that they saw her glide past them. Another ghost, "The White Lady" known as the Lady of Glamis, is believed to be Lady Campbell who has haunted Glamis Castle for hundreds of years. Read More About Glamis Castle

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