Fascinating Scottish Castles
For centuries the inhabitants of Scotland have been building fortifications and strongholds of one kind or another. It wasn't long before magnificent castles sprung up, their glorious towers reaching for the heavens. It seems that anyone who could afford this sort of protection for their families and forces made sure that they had it. It has been estimated that there were once about 3 000 castles Scotland.
Of course, these buildings differed in size, condition and purpose, yet they all served a very real purpose. Many of these have disappeared over time and others have become crumbling ruins, but whatever their condition they stand as a silent witness to times gone by. Below is a list of some of the more notable castles that can be seen in Scotland.
Explore these Castles in Aberdeen and Grampian on Scotland.com
Auchindoun Castle, Aberdeen
Ballindalloch Castle, Aberdeen
Balmoral Castle, Aberdeen
Balvenie Castle, Aberdeen
Braemar Castle, Aberdeen
Corgarff Castle, Aberdeen
Craigievar Castle, Aberdeen
Crathes Castle, Aberdeen
Delgatie Castle, Aberdeen
Drum Castle, Aberdeen
Dunnideer Castle, Aberdeen
Dunnottar Castle, Aberdeen
Elgin Cathedral, Aberdeen
Findlater Castle, Aberdeen
Fraser Castle, Aberdeen
Fyvie Castle, Aberdeen
Glenbuchat Castle, Aberdeen
Huntly Castle, Aberdeen
Killdrummy Castle, Aberdeen
Kindrochit Caslte, Aberdeen
Tolquhoun Castle, Aberdeen
Explore these Castles in Angus and Dundee on Scotland.com
Affleck Castle, Angus
Brechin Castle, Angus
Broughty Castle, Dundee
Claypotts Castle, Dundee
Colliston Castle, Angus
Cortachy Castle, Angus
Dudhope Castle, Dundee
Edzell Castle, Angus
Ethie Castle, Angus
Finavon Castle, Angus
Glamis Castle, Angus
Guthrie Castle, Angus
Hatton Castle, Angus
Inverquharity Castle, Angus
Kinnaird Castle, Angus
Mains Castle, Dundee
Melgund Castle, Angus
Red Castle, Angus
Explore these Castles in Argyll on Scotland.com
Carrick Castle, Argyll
Fincharn Castle, Argyll
Kilchurn Caslte, Argyll
Lachlan Castle, Argyll
Explore these Castles in Ayrshire on Scotland.com
Brodick Castle, Ayrshire
Culzean Caslte, Ayrshire
Loudon Castle, Ayrshire
Explore these Castles in Dumfries and Galloway on Scotland.com
Caerlaverock Castle, Dumfries and Galloway
Torthorwald Castle, Dumfries and Galloway
Explore these Castles in Edinburgh and the Lothians on Scotland.com
Blackness Castle, Midlothian
Craigmillar Castle, Edinburgh
Crichton Caslte, Midlothian
Dalhousie Castle, Midlothian
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
Explore these Castles in Fife on Scotland.com
Aberdour Castle, Fife
Balgonie Castle, Fife
Ballinbreich Castle, Fife
Denmylne Castle, Fife
Kellie Castle, Fife
St Andrews Castle, Fife
Explore these Castles in the Highlands on Scotland.com
Balnagown Castle, Highlands
Brodie Castle, Scotland
Carbisdale Castle, Highlands
Dunbeath Castle, Highlands
Dunvegan, Highlands
Eilean Castle, Highlands
Inverness Castle, Highlands
Mey Castle, Highlands
Skibo Castle, Highlands
Stalker Castle, Highlands
Tioram Castle, Highlands
Urquhart Castle, Highlands
Explore these Casltes in Orkney on Scotland.com
Balfour Castle, Orkney
Bishop's Palace, Orkney
The Earl's Palace, Birsay, Orkney
The Earl's Palace, Kirkwall, Orkney
Kirkwall Castle, Orkney
Noltland Castle, Orkney
Explore these Castles in Perthshire on Scotland.com
Airlie Castle, Perth
Balvaird Castle, Perth
Burleigh Castle, Perth
Elcho Castle, Perth
Huntingtower Castles, Perth
Loch Leven Castle in Scotland
Menzies Castle, Perth
Taymouth Castle, Perth