Dumfries and Galloway
Caerlaverock Castle
Caerlaverock Castle is a rare triangular stronghold near Dumfries, with a wide moat, Maxwell history, wildlife-rich grounds and practical visit tips.
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Scottish Castles
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Dumfries and Galloway
Threave Castle
A practical guide to Threave Castle near Castle Douglas, with its Black Douglas history, island setting, boat crossing and seasonal visitor details.
Scottish Borders
Fatlips Castle
Fatlips Castle – One of the Scottish Borders’ Best Hidden Castles Some castles become famous because of their size or dramatic history. Others remain hidden for centuries,waiting for curious visitors to find them. Fatlips Castle definitely belongs in the second group. Standing high on Minto Crags in the Scottish Borders,
Stirling and the Forth Valley
Clackmannan Tower
Clackmannan Tower – A Hidden Bruce Stronghold in the Heart of Scotland Clackmannan Tower is one of those places that many people drive past without ever realising what stands on the hill above the town. From a distance it looks like a solitary medieval tower, but once you learn its history,
Scottish Borders
Newark Castle
Newark Tower – A Forgotten Border Stronghold with a Dark Past Hidden among the peaceful woodlands of Bowhill Estate near Selkirk, Newark Tower is one of the Scottish Borders’ most fascinating medieval tower houses. Unlike Scotland’s famous royal castles, Newark is a quieter place, rarely crowded, where visitors can explore
The Highlands
Eilean Donan Castle
Explore Eilean Donan Castle in the Highlands, Scotland, with history, visitor context, photos and regional map links.
Edinburgh and The Lothians
Edinburgh Castle
Explore Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh and the Lothians, Scotland, with history, visitor context, photos and regional map links.
Scottish Borders
Greenknowe Tower
Greenknowe Tower – A Hidden Renaissance Tower in the Scottish Borders Greenknowe Tower is one of those hidden places that deserves far more attention than it gets. Tucked away near the village of Gordon in the Scottish Borders,it isn’t one of Scotland’s famous castles,but it is one
Stirling and the Forth Valley
Stirling Castle
Explore Stirling Castle in Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, Stirling and the Forth Valley, Scotland, with history, visitor context, photos and regional map links.
Dumfries and Galloway
Lochwood Castle
Lochwood Castle is a quiet Annandale ruin near Moffat, combining a medieval motte, late-15th-century Johnstone tower and practical visit tips for walkers.
The Kingdom of Fife
Rosyth Castle
Rosyth Castle – The Forgotten Island Castle of Fife Rosyth Castle is one of the most overlooked castles in Fife,yet its history is unlike almost any other in Scotland. Built around 1450 by Sir David Stewart,the castle originally stood on a small tidal island in the Firth of Forth.
Argyll and The Isles
Achallader Castle
Achallader Castle – A Hidden Highland Ruin with a Story of Clans and Betrayal Tucked away in the beautiful Glen Orchy,just a few miles north of Bridge of Orchy,Achallader Castle is one of Scotland’s most overlooked castle ruins. Surrounded by Highland mountains and open countryside,this 16th-century
The Kingdom of Fife
St Andrews Castle
Explore St Andrews Castle in the Kingdom of Fife, Scotland, with history, visitor context, photos and regional map links.