Castles in Scotland

The Castle is now the oldest inhabited house in the town having been built about the middle of the sixteenth century (no exact date can be given but it is believed to be around 1560). It was the town ... more

Bram Stoker spent a lot of time vacationing in the area of Cruden Bay and the ruins of Slains Castle are reputed to have inspired the castle in "Dracula". This castle is located close to the... more

Eilean Donan Castle is located near the scenic village of Dornie on the main tourist route to the Isle of Skye. The island is called Eilean Donan, which means "the island of Donan" and has b... more

Cawdor Castle is located only 12 miles from Inverness just outside Nairn. If you take the B9090 off the A96, you won?t have any difficulty getting to this destination. The castle is home to the Dowage... more

This castle was built in the 15^th century for the Forbes Family with the original tower being extended in the mid 16^th century with a large 'mansion' and courtyard. There are ma... more