Castles in Scotland

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Kilchurn Castle    A square tower built about 1550, enlarged in late 1600's. Spectacular views of Loch Awe Loch Awe, Dalmally, Argyll and Bute, Strathclyde, Scotland Attraction Type: Castle Location: on A85, 2 ½ m (3.8 km) W Dalmally, at NE end of Loch Awe; ferry service operates summer only, call 01838 200 440 for times Website: Kilchurn Castle Phone: 01786 431 323 Historic Scotland OS NN133 276 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Kildrummy Castle and Garden    Set below ruined castle in an ancient quarry, the gardens feature water gardens, alpine and shrub gardens, and a stone bridge which is a replica of the Brig o' Balgownie. Kildrummy, Alford, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Scotland, AB33 8RA Attraction Type: Castle Location: on A97 Website: Kildrummy Castle and Garden Email: information@kildrummy-castle-gardens.co.uk Phone: 01975 571 203 Fax: 01975 571 203 Historic Scotland Location map OS NJ456 166 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Linlithgow Palace    Magnificent ruin of a Royal Palace set in its own park. Residence of Stewart kings and queens from James I. James V and Mary Queen of Scots were born here. Great hall and chapel. Linlithgow, Lothian, Scotland, EH49 7AL Attraction Type: Castle Location: on A803 Website: Linlithgow Palace Phone: 01506 842 896 Historic Scotland Location map OS NT001772 Photo Credit: Barbara Ballard Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Lochleven Castle    Late 14th century tower. Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned here in 1567 and escaped. Kinross, Tayside, Central Scotland, Scotland, KY13 8U Attraction Type: Castle Location: off M90 at Kinross, on an island in Loch Leven, accessible by boat from Kinross Website: Lochleven Castle Phone: 07778 040 483 Historic Scotland Location map OS NO137 017 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Lochranza Castle    16th reconstruction of an earlier tower house. Lochranza, Isle of Arran, Ayrshire and Arran, Strathclyde, Scotland Attraction Type: Castle Location: on A841 at Lochranza on the northern tip of Isle of Arran Website: Lochranza Castle Historic Scotland OS NR931 506 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

MacLellan’s Castle    Castellated town house, complete except for its roof, built in 1570's. Kirkudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, DG6 4JD Attraction Type: Castle Location: in the centre of Kirkcudbright, on A711 Website: MacLellan’s Castle Phone: 01557 331 856 Historic Scotland Location map OS NX682 510 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Muness Castle    Late 16th century tower house is the northernmost castle in the British Isles. Fine architectural detail. Muness, Unst, Shetland, Highlands and Islands, Scotland Attraction Type: Castle Location: 4 m NE pier at Belmont off A968 Website: Muness Castle Phone: 01856 841 815 Historic Scotland OS HP629 012 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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Our Scotland Editor is Barbara Ballard
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