Scotland is full of castles, with over 2000 spread across the hills, glens and clifftops. With over 30,000 lochs and thousands of miles of coast, you’ll also find plenty of Scottish island castles to visit. I’m talking about castles almost entirely surrounded by water, rather than those found on one Read more…
For most tourists to Scotland’s capital city, a visit to Edinburgh Castle is an essential part of their trip. There’s so much to see inside though that it can be a little overwhelming. This isn’t just one building with a neat one way system, it’s an enormous sprawling complex! With Read more…
There are over 300 Aberdeenshire Castles, that’s more per acre than anywhere else in Britain. From clifftop fortresses to modified tower-houses and from romantic, war-torn ruins to lavish, luxury homes. No matter what you’re interested in, you’ll find it here. It’s no surprise then that Aberdeenshire is known as Castle Read more…
Most travellers to Scotland want to explore a few castles and there are plenty of options. Choosing isn’t easy, but if you like clan history, beautiful surroundings and fascinating legends then you need to visit Cawdor Castle! Cawdor is still privately owned so visitors wander through a genuine home rather Read more…
What do you get when you combine Scotland’s most popular location with one of its most interesting features? There are a total of 7 Isle of Skye castles for you to work your way around, ranging from rocky ruins to inhabited homes. Many have stories as dramatic as their locations Read more…
There are few places in Scotland that can provide a glimpse into the past quite like a spending a day in Kilmartin Glen. In one small area you’ll discover standing stones, rock art, burial cairns, castles and even the centre of one of Scotland’s ancient kingdoms. A visit to Kilmartin Read more…
Since I was a kid, a visit to Glamis Castle has been one of my favourite days out. We have thousands of castles of all sizes around the country, but this has always been near the top of my list. It’s equal parts elegant and foreboding, but I think the Read more…
After being launched in 2015, the North Coast 500 has quickly become one of Scotland’s biggest attractions. What most who race around the route don’t realise is that they can enjoy the NC500 more by travelling slower! Starting and finishing in Inverness, the entire NC500 trip takes you around 516 Read more…
I Love Castles. It’s pretty straightforward and I’m sure if you’re reading this then you do too! However, with over 2000 Scottish castles spread far and wide, it can be hard to choose which to explore. When it comes to atmosphere and sheer rugged beauty, it’s hard to beat a Read more…
Eilean Donan Castle is one of the most popular castles in Scotland. You’ll find it on shortbread tins, whisky bottles and Visit Scotland adverts. Thousands of people stop there, take some pictures, and some even go inside but how many know about the legends of Eilean Donan Castle? The current Read more…