Castles in Scotland

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Neidpath Castle   14th century castle converted to tower home. Pit prison, Great Hall. Peebles, Borders, Scotland Attraction Type: Castle Location: on A72, 1 m (1.6 km) W Peebles Phone: 01721 720 333 OS NT237 405 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Newark Castle, Glasgow    Tower built about 1478, detached gatehouse. Main part added at end of 16th century in elegant style. Do not confuse this Newark Castle with the 12th century fortress of the same name in Newark-on-Trent, England. Port Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland, PA14 5NH Attraction Type: Castle Location: on the A8 Website: Newark Castle, Glasgow Phone: 01475 741858 Historic Scotland Location map OS NS328 745 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Noltland Castle    Ruined Z-plan tower of mid 1500's. Large number of gun loops and impressive staircase. Pierowall, Westray, Orkney, HIghlands and Islands, Scotland Attraction Type: Castle Location: 1m W Pierowall village Website: Noltland Castle Historic Scotland OS HY429 488 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Orchardton Tower    Small 15th century circular tower house. Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Attraction Type: Castle Location: 6 m (10 km) SE Castle Douglas off A711 Website: Orchardton Tower Historic Scotland OS NX817 551 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Rothesay Castle    13th century castle, circular in plan, with 16th century forework. A favourite residence of the Stuart Kings. Rothesay, Isle of Bute, Ayrshire and Arran, Strathclyde, Scotland Attraction Type: Castle Location: on A844; catch ferry at Wemyss Bay on A78 Website: Rothesay Castle Phone: 01700 502691 Historic Scotland OS NS088 645 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Scalloway Castle    Castellated mansion built in 1600 by the Earl of Orkney. Scalloway, Shetland, Highlands and Islands, Scotland Attraction Type: Castle Location: 6 m (10 km) from Lerwick, on A970 Website: Scalloway Castle Phone: 01856 841 815 Historic Scotland OS HU405 393 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Skipness Castle    Early 13th century castle with a chapel. Skipness, Strathclyde, Scotland Attraction Type: Castle Location: on B8001, on E coast of Kintyre Website: Skipness Castle Historic Scotland OS NR910 575 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

St Andrews Castle    Ruins of the castle of the archbishops of St Andrews, dating partly from 13th century. Dungeon, mine, counter mine tunnels, exhibition in visitor centre. St Andrews, Central Scotland, Scotland, KY16 9AR Attraction Type: Castle Location: on A91 Website: St Andrews Castle Phone: 01334 477 196 Historic Scotland Location map OS NO510169 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Stirling Castle    Key role in Scottish history. Nearby the battles of Stirling Bridge and Bannockburn were fought. Childhood home of Mary Queen of Scots. Renaissance architecture, restored Great Hall and gatehouse of James IV, Palace of James V, Chapel Royal, artillery fortifications. Castle Wynd, Stirling, Central Scotland, Scotland, FK8 1EJ Attraction Type: Castle Location: off M9 Website: Stirling Castle Phone: 01786 450 000 Fax: 01786 464 678 Historic Scotland Location map OS NS788 941 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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