Scottish castles

When you visit Scotland, you won't go far without seeing its medieval heritage—there are centuries-old castles from the northernmost reaches of the Orkney Islands down to Edinburgh and Glasgow, with more than a few choices across the Highlands. Better still? Many of these castles have been preserved and updated as five-star hotels, so you, too, can be royal. These are eight of the best.

Discover Scotland's most haunted castles, from Duntrune Castle to Falkland Palace! Find walking routes, tours and more.

Castles are one of the most iconic landmarks in Scotland. They simply just ooze history. The entire country of Scotland is breathtaking and a wonderful place to take a road trip through. There are so many castles in Scotland that it would be near impossible to see all of them, however, I have compiled a

Extreme piety, witch burnings, frequent executions, countless legends of brave knights, clever folk heroes, fairytale-like villages, charming towns,

From fortified tower homes to evocative ruins along with fairy-tale turrets and shining white- or pink-walled structures there are over 3000 buildings in...

Scottish castles are stunning and fascinating. Learn about the history, secrets and legends of Scotlands' incredible castles here.

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Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany, 1886

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