A lot of people visit Oban, but not everybody gets the most out of their trip. For many, it’s just a place to spend the night, a pit-stop on a tour of Scotland’s west coast. Don’t fall into that trap, Oban makes the perfect base to explore so much more Read more
I’ve been to hundreds of castles around Scotland, but there’s nothing quite like visiting Duart Castle. It’s everything that a Scottish castle should be – dramatically positioned, packed with fascinating stories and with a strong clan connection. There’s always a rush on the ferry from Oban when travellers race to Read more
The Isle of Skye is packed with incredible landscapes, but if you want to uncover stories of real people, then you need to visit Dunvegan Castle. Perched on a small crag above a sea loch, this has been home to Clan MacLeod for over 800 years. It should come as Read more
There’s no doubt that Dunnottar Castle is one of the best loved castles in Scotland and for good reason. Perched on a rocky peninsula, surrounded by the crashing waves of the North Sea, it’s the epitome of a clifftop castle. There’s a whole complex of buildings here rather than just Read more
If you’re anything like me, then finding castles to stay in Scotland would be a dream come true! There’s something very special about waking up in a building with so much history. Maybe it’s the same bedroom that Mary Queen of Scots slept in or maybe the bar was once Read more
If there’s one area of Scotland that’s too often overlooked, it’s the wee county of Clackmannanshire. Wedged between Stirling, Fife and Perthshire, it’s Scotland’s smallest region, but it has one big highlight. If you like castles, then the Clackmannanshire Tower Trail might be right up your street! Aberdeenshire might be Read more
Ruins don’t get much more intriguing than Urquhart Castle, sprawling across a rocky promontory overlooking Loch Ness. This is much more than just a picturesque photo spot though. It’s the fascinating stories of Urquhart Castle that make this such an amazing place to visit. It’s known as the Guardian of Read more
There are few castles in Scotland as picturesque as Kilchurn Castle on Loch Awe. It’s right at the top of Scotland’s most Instagrammable spots, but that’s not the only thing you should visit for. The reason why Kilchurn Castle is one of Scotland’s greatest, is the stories that go along Read more
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