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Hailes Castle
Discover the ruins of Hailes Castle, a beautifully located fortified manor dating from the 13th century, long linked with the Wars of Independence and later with Mary, Queen of Scots.
Some restrictions in place
Claypotts Castle
Claypotts is perhaps the quirkiest castle in Scotland, and its tower house is a 500 year old time capsule.
Open days or guided tours only
Elcho Castle
Visit Elcho Castle and imagine the comfortable life of the laird and lady of a fine 16th-century tower house.
Closed Autumn/Winter
Doune Castle
Marvel at the grandeur of Doune Castle, and walk in the footsteps of rulers both real and fictional.
Dumbarton Castle
Climb volcanic Dumbarton Rock and conquer the mighty fortress which has guarded the Firth of Clyde for centuries.
Balvenie Castle
One of Scotland’s oldest stone castles, Balvenie Castle served three of the nation's most powerful dynasties.
Closed Autumn/Winter
Stirling Castle
Visit Stirling Castle, one of Scotland's greatest stone castles, key to the story of Scotland's past.
Book in advance to guarantee entry
Kildrummy Castle
Kildrummy Castle was once the powerful stronghold of the Earls of Mar and one of the most important castles in northern Scotland.
Closed Autumn/Winter
Carnasserie Castle
Get an overview of Carnasserie Castle, one of Argyll’s finest Renaissance residences.
Glenbuchat Castle
Glenbuchat Castle is a picturesque and sophisticated tower house built in the late 1500s.
Currently closed
Lochranza Castle
In a stunning location in Arran, this lonely castle incorporates a rare hall-house of the 1200s.
Closed Autumn/Winter
Threave Castle
Watch a forbidding island fortress come into view as you cross the River Dee by boat to Threave Castle.
Some restrictions in place
Blackness Castle
Blackness Castle's mighty fortifications make this 15th-century castle look like a ‘ship that never sailed’. It's now a star of the screen.
Lochleven Castle
Find out more about Lochleven Castle, where Mary Queen of Scots was once a guest and a prisoner.
Book in advance to guarantee entry
Auchindoun Castle
Clamber to the bleak and beautiful Auchindoun Castle, built in the 1400s and now a lonely ruin.
