Castles in Scotland

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Dirleton Castle    The garden at Dirleton, dating from the 16th century, now blends formal tradition and contemporary plantings. Recognised by the Guiness Book of World Records as having the world's longest herbaceous border. Dirleton, Lothian, Scotland, EH39 5ER Attraction Type: Castle Location: 3 m W North Berwick, on A198 Website: Dirleton Castle Phone: 01620 850 330 Historic Scotland Location map OS NT516839 Photo Credit: Barbara Ballard Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Doune Castle    Late 14th century courtyard castle. Keep-gatehouse houses domestic quarters, carved oak screen in Lord's Hall. Doune, Central Scotland, Scotland, FK16 6EA Attraction Type: Castle Location: on A84 Website: Doune Castle Phone: 01786 841 742 Historic Scotland Location map OS NN725 014 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Drumcoltran Tower    Well-preserved mid-16th century tower. Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Attraction Type: Castle Location: off A711, 7 m (11.3 km) NE Dalbeattie, among farm buildings Website: Drumcoltran Tower Historic Scotland OS NX869 682 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Dumbarton Castle    Spectacularly sited. 18th century fortifications with 19th century guns. Dumbarton, Strathclyde, Scotland Attraction Type: Castle Location: on A82 Website: Dumbarton Castle Phone: 01389 732 167 Historic Scotland OS NS401 744 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Dundonald Castle    Large stone castle overlooks the village. Built by Robert II in the 1370's. Two halls with great vaults beneath. Remains of earlier castle visible. Dundonald, Ayrshire and Arran, Strathclyde, Scotland, KA2 9HD Attraction Type: Castle Location: on B730 Website: Dundonald Castle Email: info@dundonaldcastle.org.uk Phone: 01563 851 489 Historic Scotland Location map OS NS364346 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Dunnottar Castle    Spectacular ruined fortress. Dunnottar Castle Lodge, Stonehaven, Grampian, Scotland, AB39 2TL Attraction Type: Castle Location: just off A92, 1 ½ m (2.4 km) SE Stonehaven Website: Dunnottar Castle Email: info@dunechtestates.co.uk Phone: 01330 860 223 Fax: 01330 860 325 Location map OS NO881 839 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Dunstaffnage Castle    13th century castle with great curtain wall (views from the top). Nearby ruins of a chapel. Oban, Argyll and Bute, Strathclyde, Scotland, PA37 1PZ Attraction Type: Castle Location: off A85, 3 ½ m (5.6 km) N Oban by Loch Etive Website: Dunstaffnage Castle Phone: 01631 562 465 Historic Scotland Location map OS NM876337 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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Our Scotland Editor is Barbara Ballard
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