The Top 17 Castles In West Scotland
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 17
beautiful castles to choose from In West Scotland. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from In West Scotland. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 18, 2025
Balloch Castle Country Park affords wonderful views over Loch Lomond. The park comprises 200 acres (80 ha) of semi-rural ornamental woodland, parks, gardens, meadows, and shoreline. The castle itself is closed but still a fine building to admire.
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Portencross Castle is a fine fortification overlooking the Firth of Clyde. According to folklore, the castle was the last resting place of the great kings of Scotland, who were transported …
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When the foundation stone of the new Eglinton Castle in Kilwinning was laid in 1797, ‘Soldier Hugh’, the 12th Earl of Eglinton, was proud to have the ceremony performed by …
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The eerie ruins of Lennox Castle are situated in a secluded and rural spot. Built in the 1830s, the castle was converted into a psychiatric hospital in the early 20th …
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Barr Castle is a 15th-century keep which was altered in the 16th century (and probably later, too). The gables of the castle have collapsed, apart from the chimney stack which …
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Carpark costs £5 and free entry to the park. Great place for kids with climbing parks. Easy walk around stairs are steep and offset, So harder for some to navigate throughout the highest parts of the walks
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Brodick Castle is an imposing island fortress surrounded by mountains. The castle you see today dates to 1844. However, a fortress has existed on the site, which occupies a strategic …
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The Antonine Wall was a turf wall, built on stone foundations by the Romans, about 20 years after Hadrian's Wall. It stretches from coast to coast across the central belt …
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Lochranza Castle is an atmospheric ruin on the rugged Arran coastline. The castle was thought to be a typical 16th-century tower house. However, analysis in the 1950s revealed it had …
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"Based around a 13th Century castle that’s had an amazing makeover courtesy of a team of Brazilian artists, the estate near Largs, Ayrshire also features dramatic walks, breathtaking gardens and many features of historical interest." Source: kelburnestate.com
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