Scotland has some of the best castles to see in the UK. Discover great and famous Scottish castles and plan an amazing castle day trip with VisitScotland.

Over the approximately 900 years that castles were built, they took on a great many forms. In Scotland, earlier fortifications had included hill forts, brochs, and duns; and many castles were …

Jan 26, 2025 · We have listed down the 25 best castles in Scotland that you can include in your Scotland itinerary. Most of them are easily accessible on a day trip from Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Jan 13, 2025 · From fairytale-like fortresses to historic homes that have served as filming locations for beloved movies and television shows, these are 14 of the most beautiful castles in …

May 2, 2023 · Let’s have a look at some of the best castles in Scotland: 1. Eilean Donan Castle is perhaps the most widely-recognized Scottish castle. Set in a picturesque highland landscape …

Jul 24, 2024 · A guide to 18 of the best castles in Scotland to visit including Edinburgh and Eilean Donan. Includes essential tips to help plan your visit.

Feb 14, 2025 · Castles in Scotland are filled with history, especially battles among clans and with the English who periodically invaded. Many castles were destroyed and rebuilt. Most housed …

Explore 10 of the best-preserved medieval castles in Scotland, from island fortresses to tower houses—discover their history, architecture, and how to visit them today.

Sep 20, 2018 · From fairytale castles and fascinating stately homes to eerie ruins and haunted rooms, Scotland is fortunate to boast well over 2000 historic castles. As it would take anyone a …

You can see the distribution of castles on the map below, and you can zoom in to find particular castles. Clicking on a marker will reveal the name of the castle and a link to a page about it. …