Castles
Blackness Castle
Built in the 1440s, and massively strengthened in the 16th century as an artillery fortress, Blackness became an ammunition depot in the
1870s.
Bothwell Castle
The largest and finest 13th-century stone castle in Scotland, much
fought over during the Wars of Independence.
Brodick Castle
The site of this ancient seat of the Dukes of Hamilton was a fortress
even in Viking times.
Caerlaverock Castle
This is one of the finest castles in Scotland. Its most remarkable
features are the twin-towered gatehouse and the Nithsdale Lodging, a splendid Renaissance range dating from 1638.
Cardoness Castle
The well-preserved ruin of a tower house of 15th-century date, the
ancient home of the McCullochs.
Castle Campbell
Formerly known as the ‘Castle of Gloomâ€, this castle is
beautifully sited.
Craignethan Castle
In a picturesque setting overlooking the River Nethan.
Crichton Castle
A large and sophisticated castle, of which the most spectacular part
is the range erected by the Earl of Bothwell between 1581 and 1591.
Edinburgh Castle
This most famous of Scottish castles has a complex building history.
Kelburn Castle & Country Centre
History, Beauty, Mystery, Adventure! The home and estate of the Earls of Glasgow. Have you explored The Secret Forest yet?
Kilchurn Castle
A square tower, built by Sir Colin Campbell of Glenorchy c1550. Much
enlarged in 1693 it incorporates the first purpose built barracks in Scotland.
Lochranza Castle
A fine tower house, probably a 16th-century reconstruction of an
earlier building.
MacLellan's Castle
A castellated town house, complete except for its roof, built by the
then provost of Kirkcudbright, Thomas MacLellan of Bombie, in the 1570s but probably never finished.
Neidpath Castle
An authentic 14th century castle converted to a tower house (17th
century), the erstwhile home of Fraser, Hay and Douglas families, set in a wooded gorge of the River Tweed.
Rothesay Castle
A remarkable 13th-century castle, circular in plan, with a
16th-century forework.
Smailholm Tower
Sited high on a rocky outcrop, Smailholm is a small rectangular tower
set within a stone barmkin wall.
St Andrews Castle
The ruins of the castle of the Archbishops of St Andrews, dating in
part from the 13th century.
Stirling Castle
Without doubt one of the grandest of all Scottish castles, both in its
situation on a commanding rock outcrop and in its architecture.
Tantallonstle Castle
A remarkable fortification built by the Red Douglasses, on a
promontory, with earthwork defences and a massive 14th-century curtain wall with towers.
Thirlestane Castle
Set in the Scottish Borders at Lauder, Thirlestane Castle has its
origins in the 13th century.
Threave Castle
A massive tower built in the late 14th century by Archibald the Grim,
Lord of Galloway.
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