Castles in Scotland
Border feuds, not just with England, but also with their neighbors, spurred much of the architecture of Scottish castles. The tower house, built for two purposes-to serve as both a home and a defense against attack-was often the basis for further expansion into a full-blown castle. Some tower houses remained just that and mirror a harsh and dangerous way of life. If you'd like to stay in a Scottish castle, see our Castle Hotels in Scotland page. For more information you might enjoy the Scottish Castles Association.
Ravenscraig Castle
Kirkcaldy, Fife
Ravenscraig Castle was built for James II of Scotland in 1460 and is probably the first castle in Britain to be built with defence by firearms in mind - and … ... more
Many visitors come to Scotland just to see these historic castles:
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