Scotland's Finest Castles

Please take note: Most castles are closed in the autumn and winter. Check before you travel!

Are castles 'your thing'? Do check out: The Castle Guide - a selection of castles from around the UK - The Castle Guide

Site Rating:

Although the featured attractions, sites and landmarks are always chosen by me, I have made a serious effort to differentiate 4 levels:

  • (***) This is, for whatever reason, a very personal favourite! Will definitely be on my itinerary! Could possibly be disappointing for someone else though.
  • (**)   A major must-see tourist attraction that you can find in many a brochure.
  • (*)     Worth seeing and possibly interesting if you happen to be in the vicinity.
  • (-)     A hefty dollop of imagination is a must, but it might be interesting if you know the background.

 

3 - Dumfries & Galloway

4 - Ayrshire & Arran

5 - Edinburgh

6 - Glasgow & The Clyde

7 - Fife & St Andrews

8 - Loch Lomond, Stirling & The Trossachs

9 - Argyll & The Isles

10 - Perth(shire), Angus & Dundee

11 - Fort William, Ben Nevis & Lochaber

12 - Aberdeen(shire) & Moray

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