Historic Attractions in Scotland
Subcategory: Castles & Stately Homes or Towns & Villages
Culross, Fife, KY12 8JH
This delightful small royal burgh on the north shore of the Forth provides a striking introduction to Scottish domestic...
Mey, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 8XH
The most northerly castle on the Scottish mainland, it was built between 1566 and 1572. The castle was acquired by Her...
Cumnock, KA18 2NJ
Dumfries House is one of Britain’s most beautiful stately homes and best kept heritage secrets.
Stromemore, Strathcarron, IV54
Ruined castle, dating back to 1472, situated on the shores of Loch Carron, commanding fine views westwards to Skye.
Montrose, Angus, DD10 9LQ
A beautiful Georgian house overlooking the Montrose Basin, with a collection of family portraits, furniture and porcelain....
Edinburgh, EH8 8DX
The Queen's official residence in Scotland. This baroque palace is closely associated with Scotland's turbulent past.
Lauder, Berwickshire, TD2 6RU
One of the seven Great Houses of Scotland. Castle closed for renovations in 2013 but the gardens are still open.
Glasgow, G43 1AT
Pollok House built in the elegant 18th century style for the Maxwell family.
Dornie, Kyle of Lochalsh, Inverness-shire, IV40 8DX
Perhaps the most scenic of Scotland's castles, the original Eilean Donan was built around 1230, before its destruction in...
Maybole, South Ayrshire, KA19 8LE
This clifftop mansion was built by Robert Adam for the last Earl of Cassillis in 1772-1790. There have been castles on...
Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 5TD
11th century castle with fine Painted ceilings dating 1592 and 1597. Unique baby’s four poster bed, displays of dolls...
Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA64 6AP
Home of chief of Clan MacLean. Dungeons, exhibitions and clan history in the 13th century keep. Tearoom, shop. Free car...
Pittenweem, Fife, KY10 2RF
Kellie Castle is a very fine example of the domestic architecture of Lowland Scotland. The oldest part is believed to date...
Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 7LD
One of the most spectacular of the Castles of Mar, this Fraser stronghold has a magnificent great hall, fine portraits and...
| 1 | Culross Palace (NTS) | Culross, Fife, KY12 8JH | |
| 2 | Castle and Gardens of Mey | Mey, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 8XH | |
| 3 | Dumfries House | Cumnock, KA18 2NJ | |
| 4 | Strome Castle (NTS) | Stromemore, Strathcarron, IV54 | |
| 5 | Mar Lodge Estate (NTS) | Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YJ | |
| 6 | House of Dun and Garden (NTS) | Montrose, Angus, DD10 9LQ | |
| 7 | Palace of Holyrood House | Edinburgh, EH8 8DX | |
| 8 | Thirlestane Castle | Lauder, Berwickshire, TD2 6RU | |
| 9 | Pollok House and Country Park (NTS) | Glasgow, G43 1AT | |
| 10 | Eilean Donan Castle | Dornie, Kyle of Lochalsh, Inverness-shire, IV40 8DX | |
| 11 | Culzean Castle and Country Park (NTS) | Maybole, South Ayrshire, KA19 8LE | |
| 12 | Delgatie Castle Trust | Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 5TD | |
| 13 | Duart Castle | Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA64 6AP | |
| 14 | Kellie Castle and Garden (NTS) | Pittenweem, Fife, KY10 2RF | |
| 15 | Castle Fraser (NTS) | Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 7LD |
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