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Newark Castle

Visit Newark Castle, a rediscovered treasure once eclipsed by great shipyards.

Closed Autumn/Winter 

Cardoness Castle

Built in the later 1400s, Cardoness Castle is a fine example of a Scottish tower house castle.

Grounds or exterior access only 

Carsluith Castle

Admire the well-preserved ruins of Carsluith Castle: a delightful 16th-century tower house in Dumfries and Galloway.

Grounds or exterior access only 

Dundonald Castle

Admire this noble residence, once owned by Robert II, grandson of Robert the Bruce and founder of the Stewart royal dynasty.

Loch Doon Castle

Trace the 11-sided stone curtain wall of a medieval castle that may originally have been built by Robert I (the Bruce) himself.

Edinburgh Castle

Discover a world-famous icon. Perched on a volcanic plug, Edinburgh Castle has dominated the skyline of Scotland’s capital city for centuries.

Book in advance to guarantee entry 

Craigmillar Castle

Step inside Edinburgh’s ‘other castle’, once a rural retreat from Scotland’s capital. Craigmillar Castle was close to the political cauldron of the capital, yet pleasantly separate from it.

Aberdour Castle and Gardens

Aberdour Castle is possibly Scotland's oldest standing castle, once grand enough for a Regent of Scotland.

Ravenscraig Castle

Admire the towering defensive façade of a heavily fortified castle, originally built as a royal residence.

Grounds or exterior access only 

Noltland Castle

Count the gunholes dotting the exterior of this unique and imposing castle.

Urquhart Castle

Visit one of Scotland's most magnificent and iconic castles, located on the shores of Loch Ness.

Book in advance to guarantee entry 

Edzell Castle and Garden

Plan your visit to Edzell Castle where medieval history meets a beautiful and unique garden.

Closed Autumn/Winter 

Cadzow Castle

Discover Cadzow Castle, a late-medieval stronghold hidden among ancient trees in Chatelherault Country Park.

Grounds or exterior access only 

Inverlochy Castle

Visit the medieval stronghold that dominated the southern end of the Great Glen.

Grounds or exterior access only 

Morton Castle

Majestically situated on a promontory overlooking Morton Loch.