Castles in Scotland
| Name | Location | Web resources/Comments |
| Aberdour Castle | Aberdour |
Photos by Phil Wright Photo by Historic Scotland |
| Ackergill Tower | near Wick | Ackergill Tower official site: exclusive accommodation |
| Affleck Castle | Monikie, Angus | Monikie web site |
| Airth Castle | Airth, near Stirling | One of Radisson SAS Hotels Page by Caledonian Castles |
Amhuinnsuidhe Castle
 |
Isle of Harris | Exclusive accommodation. Full details online. |
| Ardtornish Castle | near Lochaline, Morvern |
Clan Donald page
Nearby self-catering accommodation on the Ardtornish Estate |
| Ardverikie Castle | Near Aviemore | The castle used in the BBC TV series Monarch of the Glen.
Self catering accommodation is available in the grounds: ardverikie.com |
| Ardvourlie Castle | Isle of Harris | page by www.castles.org/. |
| Ardvreck Castle | Loch Assynt, Sutherland | History & photos on my page. |
| Armadale Castle | Isle of Skye | Armadale Castle Gardens and the Museum of the Isles (formerly called the Clan Donald Visitor). |
| Arnot Tower
|
On the border with Fife and Kinross-shire. | Arnot Tower Gardens
Available for weddings, corporate dinners and dances, musical and theatrical evenings, product launches and fashion shows. |
Auchen Castle
 |
near Moffat |
Hotel accommodation (B & B or Dinner, B & B).
Available for weddings and conferences. |
| Auchindoun Castle | near Dufftown |
Link to photos by Phil Wright.
Record by the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. |
| Baldoon Castle | Wigtown | Ghost story |
| Balfour Castle | Shapinsay, Orkney | page by www.castles.org/ including accommodation details |
| Balgonie Castle | near Markinch, Fife | Official site |
| Balhousie Castle | Perth | Photo by Jos van Geffen |
Ballencrieff Castle
 |
near Aberlady, East Lothian |
Available for small weddings.
Easily accessible from Edinburgh Information on the castle's history and recent restoration inspired by famous author Nigel Tranter. |
| Ballinbreich Castle | Firth of Tay | Link to photos by Phil Wright |
| Ballindalloch Castle | Banffshire | Official web site |
| Balmoral Castle | Aberdeenshire |
Official balmoralcastle.com web site includes visiting times, plus details of cottages to rent on the estate.
Royal Deeside web site Photos by Celia Collier Photo by Jos van Geffen Photo by Catriona Trafford Fraser |
| Baltersan
| near Maybole, Ayrshire | Web site by owner James Brown
Strictly speaking not a castle, but a tower-house, which will hopefully be restored and then opened as exclusive accommodation. Find out how you can stay there and have your Key to Baltersan. |
| Balvaird Castle | near Bridge of Earn | Photo by Historic Scotland
Link to photos by Phil Wright |
| Balvenie Castle | Banffshire |
Photo to buy from Highland Photographic
Link to photos by Phil Wright Photo by Historic Scotland |
| Barcaldine Castle
|
near Oban |
Official site includes details of B & B accommodation.
|
| Barholm Castle | near Wigtown, Galloway | History and pictures by the castle's owners |
| Barr Castle | Galston | East Ayrshire web site |
| Bedlay | Lanarkshire | Record by the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland.
Clan Boyd page |
| Birse Castle | near Aboyne, Royal Deeside | Page by Jack Birse |
| Blackcraig Castle | near Blairgowrie, Perthshire | See Lady Jill's web site and photos. |
| Blackness Castle | near Linlithgow |
Page by Robin Fingerson
History & photos by Undiscovered Scotland Page by Cameron Cunningham Page on Scotland The Movie site Photos by scottishscenery.org.uk Owned by Historic Scotland |
Blair Castle
 |
Perthshire |
5 star visitor attraction open to the public - official web site.
Available for civil and religious weddings, and receptions. Self catering accommodation in estate lodges. Blair Castle Caravan Park. |
Blairquhan Castle
 |
Straiton, Maybole, Ayrshire | Blairquhan Castle offers accommodation for 6 - 24 people, on an exclusive fully staffed and catered basis. Perfect for luxury family holidays, weddings or corporate events. Set in 2000 acres of beautiful countryside, 15 miles from Ayr. Turnberry and Troon golf courses within easy reach. |
| Blervie Castle | near Forres | page by www.castles.org/ |
| Bothwell Castle | near Hamilton |
Historic Scotland
Link to photos by Phil Wright |
| Borthwick Castle | Near Edinburgh | www.borthwickcastle.com |
| Braemar Castle | Braemar, Aberdeenshire | Link to photos by Phil Wright |
| Brahan Castle | near Dingwall | page by www.castles.org/ |
| Branxholme Castle | Borders | RCAHMS page |
| Brims Castle | near Thurso, Caithness | Page by Ailsa Brims |
| Brodick Castle | Isle of Arran | page by www.castles.org/ |
Brodie Castle
 |
near Forres | History and photos
Available for Weddings |
| Broomhall Castle | Near Stirling | Hotel accommodation. Official web site |
| Broughty Castle | Broughty Ferry | Photo by Jos van Geffen |
| Buchanan Castle | near Drymen and Loch Lomond | Page by Craig Buchanan, with photos |
| Burleigh Castle | near Kinross | Link to photos by Phil Wright |
| Cadzow Castle | near Hamilton | Historic Scotland |
| Caerlaverock Castle | near Dumfries | page by www.castles.org/ - including details of video to buy |
| Calgary Castle | Isle of Mull | Self catering accommodation |
| Castle Campbell | near Stirling |
Weddings can be arranged here by Highland Country Weddings
Clan Campbell Page Photos by Phil Wright |
| Castle Cary | near Cumbernauld | Privately owned. History and photos on owner's web site.
The building is said to have 2 ghosts. |
| Castle of Park | Aberdeenshire | Accommodation available on a Dinner, B & B basis.
Self catering facilities for 14. Weddings. Painting courses. Breaks for bridge players. Parties. Corporate events. Murder Mystery. Visit the Official web site. |
| Caprington Castle | near Kilmarnock | East Ayrshire web site |
| Carbisdale Castle | between Dornoch and Lairg | Youth Hostel accommodation. Official web site. Said to be haunted. |
| Cardoness Castle | Gatehouse of Fleet | Photo by Historic Scotland |
| Carrick Castle | Argyll | Clan Campbell Page |
| Carsluith Castle | Creetown | Historic Scotland |
| Carnasserie Castle | near Kilmartin, Argyll | page by www.castles.org/ |
| Carnell Castle | near Craigie | East Ayrshire web site |
Cawdor Castle
 |
near Inverness | page by www.castles.org/ and photos
(this is one of my personal favourites) |
| Cessnock Castle | Galston | East Ayrshire web site |
| Claypotts Castle | near Dundee | page by www.castles.org/ |
| Collairnie Castle | near Cupar | Link to photos by Phil Wright |
| Comlongon Castle | Clarencefield, Dumfries |
Scotts Castle Holidays advert for hotel accommodation and weddings
Celtic Castles accommodation advert |
| Corgarff Castle | Cockbridge, Aberdeenshire | Magic Dragon site
Link to photos by Phil Wright Photo by Historic Scotland |
| Couston Castle | near Inverkeithing | Photo by Diane Wardlaw |
| Castle Craig | Black Isle | Clan Urquhart page
The castle is featured in the Clan Urquhart Video by Albavision in Inverness. |
| Craigend Castle | Near Milngavie, Greater Glasgow | Mugdock Country Park web site |
| Craighall Castle | Near Blairgowrie, Perthshire | Scotts Castle Holidays advert
Self-catering accommodation available. |
| Craigievar Castle | Alford, Aberdeenshire | page by www.castles.org/ including details of video to buy |
| Craigmillar Castle | Lothian | Page by 'Travels in Scotland' |
| Craignethan Castle | near Lanark | Clyde Valley web site
Link to photos by Phil Wright Photo by Historic Scotland |
| Craignish Castle | Argyll | Clan Campbell Page |
| Craigston Castle | Turriff, Aberdeenshire | Clan Urquhart page |
| Crathes Castle | Banchory, Royal Deeside |
page by www.castles.org/
Gorgeous gardens. Available for weddings. |
| Craufurdland Castle | near Kilmarnock | East Ayrshire web site |
| Crichton Castle | Midlothian |
About Scotland
Photo by Historic Scotland |
| Culcreuch Castle | Fintry, near Stirling |
Scotts Castle Holidays advert for hotel accommodation and weddings
Celtic Castles accommodation advert |
| Culzean Castle | Near Ayr |
Susan Jones' page (she works at the castle)
Accommodation in the Eisenhower Apartment Maybole Community Council web site - photos by Rich Pettit. Video of Culzean Castle. |
| Dairsie Castle | near Cupar | Photos by Phil Wright |
Dalcross Castle
 |
near Inverness | Self catering accommodation in the castle and cottages |
| Dalhousie Castle | Bonnyrigg, Edinburgh |
Official web site.
Scotts Castle Holidays advert for hotel accommodation and wedding chapel. Celtic Castles accommodation advert. Advert for weddings. Grand Heritage Hotels. |
| Dalkeith Castle | Midlothian | Ian Ritchie |
Dalnaglar Castle
 |
Perthshire |
Dalnaglar Castle
Exclusive use of the castle (9 bedrooms for 18 guests). In-house staff. Spectacular setting in 'fairy glen'. Additional accommodation available in self catering cottages in the grounds. Available for weddings. Located between Braemar and Blairgowrie. 30 miles from Perth. Fishing, shooting, stalking, golf, skiing, etc. |
| Dean Castle | Kilmarnock, Ayrshire | Once called Kilmarnock Castle.
Info and photos by the Baron of Kilmarnock |
| Delgatie Castle | Aberdeenshire | Delgatie Castle official web site: self catering accommodation, small weddings in the private chapel, Clan Hay Centre. Open to the public. |
| Denmylne Tower | near the Firth of Tay | Photos by Phil Wright |
| Dirleton Castle | near North Berwick |
Page by Andrew Spratt, custodian of Dirleton Castle
Page by Undiscovered Scotland |
| Dornoch Castle | Dornoch | Hotel:
Official web site Available for Weddings |
| Douglas Castle | Lanarkshire | Clyde Valley page |
| Doune Castle | near Callander | Link to photos by Phil Wright
Photo by Historic Scotland |
| Drochil Castle | near Peebles | Caledonian Castles page |
| Drum Castle | near Aberdeen | page by www.castles.org/.
Available for weddings. |
| Drumlanrig Castle | Thornhill, Dumfriesshire | Official site |
| Drummond Castle | south of Crieff, Perthshire |
History and photos by William Drummond
Photo by Jos van Geffen |
Drumtochty Castle
 |
near Aberdeen | Available for weddings, private celebrations and corporate events. |
| Duart Castle | Isle of Mull | page by www.castles.org/ |
| Duchal Castle | near Greenoch | RCAHMS record
Page by West of Scotland Archaeology Service |
| Dudhope Castle | Dundee | Photo by Jos van Geffen |
| Duff House | Aberdeenshire | Open to the public. Includes art gallery and library.
Available for weddings, corporate events and private entertaining. Operated by Historic Scotland, the National Galleries of Scotland and Aberdeenshire Council. Official web site |
| Duffus Castle | near Elgin | page by www.castles.org/ |
| Dumbarton Castle | Dumbarton |
Link to photos by Phil Wright
Clan Campbell Page Photo by Historic Scotland |
| Dunbar Castle | Dunbar | Page by Undiscovered Scotland |
| Dundas Castle | South Queensferry near Edinburgh | Scotts Castle Holidays advert for weddings, banquets, etc.
Advert for weddings. Full details from official site www.dundascastle.co.uk |
| Dunderave Castle | near Inveraray, Argyll | Photos. MacNaughton clan. |
| Dundonald Castle | near Troon and Ayr |
Official web site
History and photos by Libby Withnall Reconstruction drawing by Andrew Spratt Page by Caledonian Castles |
| Dunollie Castle | near Oban | page by www.castles.org/ |
| Dunnideer Castle | near Insch, Aberdeenshire | Photos by Phil Wright |
Dunnottar Castle
 |
Stonehaven |
http://www.dunnottarcastle.co.uk/
Available for Weddings |
| Dunrobin Castle | Sutherland | page by www.castles.org/ with details of video to buy |
| Duns Castle | Berwickshire |
dunscastle.co.uk
Scotts Castle Holidays advert for B & B plus dinner. Scottish Wedding Consultants advert. |
| Dunscaith Castle | Isle of Skye | Clan Donald page |
| Dunstaffnage Castle | near Oban | Information >> |
| Duntrune Castle | near Kilmartin, Argyll | Page by Kilmartin House
Clan MacCallum page Official web site advertising holiday cottages to rent on the Castle's estate. |
| Duntulm Castle | Isle of Skye | page by www.castles.org/ |
| Dunure Castle | Ayrshire |
Birthplace of the Scottish Kennedy family.
History and photo for sale by James Brown of Baltersan. Maybole Community Council web site - photos by Rich Pettit Reconstruction drawing by Andrew Spratt |
Dunvegan Castle
 |
Isle of Skye | page by www.castles.org/
(Home of the Macleods) Available for Weddings |
| Dunyvaig Castle | Isle of Islay | page by www.castles.org/ |
| Dupplin Castle | Near Perth | About Scotland page |
| Earlshall Castle | Leuchars, Fife | page by www.castles.org/ |
| Eden Castle | Aberdeenshire | page by www.castles.org/ |
| Edinburgh Castle | Edinburgh |
Owned by Historic Scotland Weddings can be arranged by Highland Country Weddings |
| Edzell Castle | near Brechin, Angus |
Catriona Trafford Fraser
Photo by Historic Scotland Photos of the castle and gardens by Finavon Farmhouse (a nearby 4-star B & B) |
Eilean Donan Castle
 |
near Dornie | For more information on Eilean Donan Castle |
| Elcho Castle | near Perth | Link to photos by Phil Wright |
| Erchless Castle | near Beauly, Inverness | Self catering accommodation for 10 - 15 people
Info from Kilmorack Heritage Association Clan Chisholm Gathering Architectural details from the RCAHMS |
| Castle of Esselmont | near Ellon, Aberdeenshire | Link to photos by Phil Wright. |
| Ethie Castle | near Arbroath | Official web site
B & B Accommodation |
| Falkland Palace | Falkland, Fife | |
| Fasque Castle | north of Fettercairn | Photo by Jos van Geffen |
| Fenton Tower | East Lothian |
Recently restored to offer 5 star quality luxury B & B accommodation.
Official web site. |
| Fernie Castle | near St. Andrews | Celtic Castles accommodation advert. |
| Ferniehirst Castle/
Ferniehurst Castle | near Jedburgh | Clan Kerr web site |
| Findlater Castle | near Banff/Cullen |
Page by Phouka
findlater.org.uk Photo by Martin Junius |
| Floors Castle | Kelso |
Used in the movie 'Greystoke' (about Tarzan)
Video of Floors Castle. |
| Forbes Castle | Near Alford in Aberdeenshire | Perfumery |
| Fordyce Castle | Between Banff and Elgin | Self catering apartment for 4 people (STB 4 stars) - see official web site. |
| Foulis Castle | near Evanton, Easter Ross | Clan Munro page
The castle is featured in the Clan Munro Video by Albavision in Inverness. |
| Castle Fraser | Kemnay, Aberdeenshire |
Catriona Trafford Fraser
Video of Castle Fraser |
| Fulton Tower | near Jedburgh | Fulton web site |
| Fyvie Castle | Fyvie, Aberdeenshire |
Official website : http://www.fyviecastle.com/ |
For castles named G onwards click here
List provided by http://www.castles.org/