The gigantic Linlithgow Palace, beautifully located on the banks of Linlithgow Loch, stood as a powerful status symbol for the Royal House of Stewart. Birthplace for Mary Queen of Scots, […]

As far as location goes, Kisimul is just about as dramatically picturesque as you can get. Standing protectively dominant over Castlebay, the island fortress has been a stronghold for the Clan […]

Much photographed. Much loved. Much nearly-drove-into-Loch-Awe-while-looking-out-the-window-furiously-trying-to-spot-it. Yes, chances are you’ve been there. Kilchurn is an absolute masterpiece. With its lochside location and backed by a superb Argyll landscape, it makes […]

Well, it would be travesty not to include the heart of the capital city on our list of Scottish Castles, wouldn’t it? Making for one of the most impressive urban […]

The very definition of sinister You wouldn’t want to stumble upon the Hermitage in the dark. Strikingly angular and unapologetically menacing, Hermitage glares back at visitors and presents a grim reflection […]

Well, it would be rude not to include this one, wouldn’t it? About as attractive as four walls can ever possibly be, Eilean Donan enjoys an immaculate spot at the […]

‘Scotland’s White House’ Thanks to the visits of President Eisenhower last century, Culzean Castle is the definition of opulence. With the design influences of Robert Adam impressing inside and out, […]

Thrust into our living rooms and onto our bucket lists by Outlander, Doune Castle has long been one of my favourite Scottish castles. It’s a proper fortress – brooding, strong, seemingly […]