Once Seen, Never Forgotten - Dunnottar Castle "],newpoints[70]=[54.837029,-4.052982,icon4," MacLellan\u2019s Castle "," MacLellan\u2019s Castle, Kirkudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
Owned by: Historic Scotland
Well preserved remains of late 16th century noble residence. One of the earliest stone castles in Scotland, built around 1145 by the Norseman Kolbein Hruga, the site includes a small rectangular tower enclosed within a circular ditch. Bornin Dunwoody Castle, Annandale, Scotlandon 1572to Thomas III Dunwoodyand Elizabeth Dunwoody(EOL). As featured in the Disney movie 'Brave', this 13th century castle occupies one of the most spectacular sites in Scotland. "],newpoints[55]=[55.973174,-2.683123,icon4," Hailes Castle "," Hailes Castle, East Linton, Lothian
Owned by: Historic Scotland
Substantial remains of a 13th century fortified manor house, extended in the 14th and 15th centuries. Venue for hire only. During the Wars of the Three Kingdoms in 1646, the castle was besieged; it was abandoned by the end of the century. "],newpoints[12]=[55.7600715367,-4.01746443313,icon4," Cadzow Castle "," Cadzow Castle, Chatelherault Country Park, Hamilton, Strathclyde
Owned by: Historic Scotland
Remains of 16th century castle where Mary, Queen of Scots stayed following her escape from Loch Leven Castle in 1568. Pictish symbol stones The stronghold of the Earls of Mar, Kildrummy was built in the mid-13th century and endured numerous sieges through the ages. "],newpoints[16]=[54.8723,-4.198,icon4," Cardoness Castle "," Cardoness Castle, Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway
Owned by: Historic Scotland
Substantial remains of 15th century six-storey tower house with commanding views over Fleet Bay. Overlooking the Firth of Forth, a castle has stood on this site since medieval times. Ireland. Although no longer a residence, Direton was badly damaged during Cromwell\u2019s siege of 1650. Whether you want to watch the Falconry display, tour round the castle itself, enjoy the gardens, have a romantic wedding or learn about the history in its museum you will . Restricted opening times and entrance charges apply. Usually free and open access at any reasonable time. "],newpoints[106]=[56.403718,-5.027458,icon4," Kilchurn Castle ","Kilchurn Castle, Argyll and Bute
Owned by: Historic Scotland
Ruins 15th and 17th century castle. Usually free and open access at any reasonable time. Restricted opening times and entrance charges apply. Thomas was born in 1552, in Dunwoody Castle, Annandale, Scotland. Sited on an island, connected by a causeway to the mainland at the head of Loch Duich, the first fortified castle was constructed in the mid-13th century and stood guard over the lands of Kintail. "],newpoints[62]=[57.234811,-2.904631,icon4," Kildrummy Castle "," Kildrummy Castle, Alford, Aberdeenshire, Grampian
Owned by: Historic Scotland
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Remains of extensive 13th century castle. 14 Stunning Castles in Scotland (Haunted Histories and Map Included "],newpoints[18]=[54.859432,-4.346595,icon4," Carsluith Castle "," Carsluith Castle, Creetown, Dumfries and Galloway
Owned by: Historic Scotland
Remains of lightly defended 16th century tower house; the lairds of Carsluith at the time were members of the Cairns family. Castles in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland | Heritage Guide In 1745, the castle suffered after the Battle of Culloden and was pillaged by Hanoverian troops. Set on the Isle of Bute in a busy stretch of Viking controlled waters, the castle survived several Norse attacks to become a royal residence of the Stewart Kings of Scotland. "],newpoints[118]=[56.620331,-3.002525,icon4," Glamis Castle ","Glamis Castle, Angus
Owned by: Earl of Strathmore
Intact 17th century castle, childhood home of the late HM Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. If you've noticed a site that we've missed, please help us out by filling in the form below. In 1650 during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, Royalist officers occupied the castle after their defeat at the Battle of Carbisdale. Later in the 1260s King Alexander III of Scotland readied the castle for an invasion by King Haakon IV of Norway. Resembling a French chateau, Dunrobin is the family seat of the Earls of Sutherland and has been in their possession for over 7 . Ordered by King James II in 1460, the castle was built as a home for his wife, Mary of Guelders. "],newpoints[69]=[55.705384,-5.291067,icon4," Lochranza Castle "," Lochranza Castle, Lochranza, Isle of Arran, Ayrshire
Owned by: Historic Scotland
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Remains of 12th century tower house with later additions.
Owned by: Historic Scotland
Well preserved remains of late 16th century noble residence. One of the earliest stone castles in Scotland, built around 1145 by the Norseman Kolbein Hruga, the site includes a small rectangular tower enclosed within a circular ditch. Bornin Dunwoody Castle, Annandale, Scotlandon 1572to Thomas III Dunwoodyand Elizabeth Dunwoody(EOL). As featured in the Disney movie 'Brave', this 13th century castle occupies one of the most spectacular sites in Scotland. "],newpoints[55]=[55.973174,-2.683123,icon4," Hailes Castle "," Hailes Castle, East Linton, Lothian
Owned by: Historic Scotland
Substantial remains of a 13th century fortified manor house, extended in the 14th and 15th centuries. Venue for hire only. During the Wars of the Three Kingdoms in 1646, the castle was besieged; it was abandoned by the end of the century. "],newpoints[12]=[55.7600715367,-4.01746443313,icon4," Cadzow Castle "," Cadzow Castle, Chatelherault Country Park, Hamilton, Strathclyde
Owned by: Historic Scotland
Remains of 16th century castle where Mary, Queen of Scots stayed following her escape from Loch Leven Castle in 1568. Pictish symbol stones The stronghold of the Earls of Mar, Kildrummy was built in the mid-13th century and endured numerous sieges through the ages. "],newpoints[16]=[54.8723,-4.198,icon4," Cardoness Castle "," Cardoness Castle, Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway
Owned by: Historic Scotland
Substantial remains of 15th century six-storey tower house with commanding views over Fleet Bay. Overlooking the Firth of Forth, a castle has stood on this site since medieval times. Ireland. Although no longer a residence, Direton was badly damaged during Cromwell\u2019s siege of 1650. Whether you want to watch the Falconry display, tour round the castle itself, enjoy the gardens, have a romantic wedding or learn about the history in its museum you will . Restricted opening times and entrance charges apply. Usually free and open access at any reasonable time. "],newpoints[106]=[56.403718,-5.027458,icon4," Kilchurn Castle ","Kilchurn Castle, Argyll and Bute
Owned by: Historic Scotland
Ruins 15th and 17th century castle. Usually free and open access at any reasonable time. Restricted opening times and entrance charges apply. Thomas was born in 1552, in Dunwoody Castle, Annandale, Scotland. Sited on an island, connected by a causeway to the mainland at the head of Loch Duich, the first fortified castle was constructed in the mid-13th century and stood guard over the lands of Kintail. "],newpoints[62]=[57.234811,-2.904631,icon4," Kildrummy Castle "," Kildrummy Castle, Alford, Aberdeenshire, Grampian
Owned by: Historic Scotland
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Remains of lightly defended 16th century tower house; the lairds of Carsluith at the time were members of the Cairns family. Castles in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland | Heritage Guide In 1745, the castle suffered after the Battle of Culloden and was pillaged by Hanoverian troops. Set on the Isle of Bute in a busy stretch of Viking controlled waters, the castle survived several Norse attacks to become a royal residence of the Stewart Kings of Scotland. "],newpoints[118]=[56.620331,-3.002525,icon4," Glamis Castle ","Glamis Castle, Angus
Owned by: Earl of Strathmore
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Owned by: Historic Scotland
Remains of 12th century tower house with later additions.