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List of Castles in Scotland, Cadzow - Castle StalkerA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 
Cadzow Castle
Chatelherault Country Park, Hamilton, Strathclyde, Scotland Cadzow Castle stands above Avon Water, overlooking Chatelherault Country Park, a remnent of a medieval hunting park. The castle dates to the 12th century, though it stands on a site probably used as a hunting lodge by the kings of Strathclyde centuries earlier. Cadzow was an occasional royal residence for … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: In the grounds of Chatelherault Country Park, Exit at Junction 6 of the M74. Location map Heritage Rating:  ?
Caerlaverock Castle
Glencaple, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, DG1 4RU Surrounded by moats, it has a twin-towered gatehouse and a Renaissance range. MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: on B725, 8 m (13 km) SE Dumfries Location map Heritage Rating:  ?
Cairnbulg Castle
Fraserburgh, Grampian, Scotland, AB43 8TN Cairnbulg Castle is an historic fortified tower house dating back to the 13th century. The castle stands beside the River Philorth, and indeed, it was originally called Philorth Castle. MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: Just off the B9033 south of Fraserburgh Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Caisteal Bheagram
Drimsdale, South Uist, Highlands and Islands, Scotland Despite the name, this is not a 'castle', but a small fortified tower, built by Clanranald on a small island in the centre of Loch an Eilean. The two-storey tower dates to the late 15th or early 16th century, and probably stands atop an Iron Age broch. MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: In the centre of Loch an Eilean, access over boggy farm fields off the A865 just south of Drimsdale road Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Cardoness Castle
Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, DG7 2EH Cardoness Castle is a striking six storey tower house dating to the 15th century. It stands beside the busy A75, seemingly immune to the traffic scurrying by below its hillside perch, looking south over Fleet Bay and Solway Firth. The castle was built by the McCulloch family, … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: Beside the A75, on the B727, 1 mile south west of Gatehouse of Fleet Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Carnasserie Castle
Kilmartin, Strathclyde, Scotland Combined tower house and hall with fine architectural details of late 16th century. MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: on A816, 2 m (3 km) N Kilmartin Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Carsluith Castle
Creetown, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Carsluith stands just off the busy A75 not far from Creetown. This L-shaped tower house dates to the 16th century and, though roofless, is in a very good state of preservation. The original tower house at Carsluith was built in the 15th century as a simple rectangular structure. One of … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: On the A75, 3.5 miles south of Creetown Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Castle Campbell
Dollar, Central Scotland, Scotland, FK14 7PP From the lower parking lot there is a beautiful uphill walk wooded walk along a stream (requires good physical condition and can be slippery in wet weather). From the lower parking lot to the limited parking at the top of the castle, the road is narrow and winding. Oldest part … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: off A91 north of Dollar, dramatically sited at the head of Dollar Glen (64 acres) Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Castle of Old Wick
Wick, Highlands and Islands, Scotland A ruined Norse castle stands in a wonderful clifftop position, perched on a narrow ridge of rock jutting out into the sea, with steep cliffs on either side. MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: Past the end of Shore Road, 1 mile south of Wick town centre. Trail along the shore from a parking area at the road end. Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Castle Stalker
A828, Portnacroish, Strathclyde, Scotland Motorists passing along the A828 between Creagan and Ballachulish, on the rocky coast of Argyll and Bute, cannot fail to notice the romantic outline of Castle Stalker, situated on a small islet in Loch Laish. The castle dates to the early 14th century and was begun by the MacDougalls, Lords … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: Best views from the cafe at the top of the hill north of Portnacroish, but best access is along the shore from the lane at the bottom of the hill in Portnacroish village. Follow the old railway track or walk along the shore (wear wellies!) Location map Heritage Rating: ?
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