The Top 8 Castles In Central 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 8
beautiful castles to choose from In Central Scotland. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from In Central Scotland. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: December 11, 2025
Callendar House
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Open all year [except Sundays in winter] and free to enter. The House has an excellent café.
Callendar House dates from the 14th century. It is set in the nationally-important …
Callendar House dates from the 14th century. It is set in the nationally-important …
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Blackness Castle
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Blackness Castle is perched right on the shore of the Firth of Forth.
Just like many other historical buildings in this part of Scotland, it has featured in the popular …
Just like many other historical buildings in this part of Scotland, it has featured in the popular …
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Bothwell Castle
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This medieval castle was built on a grand scale, high above the River Clyde, in the late 1200s. The castle was hotly fought over during the Wars of Independence between …
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Kinneil House
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Kinneil Museum is located in the stable of Kinneil House, which dates back to the 17th Century. In the museum you'll find exhibits relating both to the history of the …
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Rough Castle Fort and Lilia Pits
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Rough Castle might be one of the smallest forts built along the Antonine Wall, but it is one of the best-preserved and offers a fascinating insight into Roman life. Around …
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Torwood Castle Ruins
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Large ruined 16th century castle, easily accessible and seems as of 2021 that it may be about to be undergoing some sort of restoration.
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Cambusnethan House (Cambusnethan Priory) Ruins
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Cambusnethan House, or Cambusnethan Priory, in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, was designed by James Gillespie Graham and completed in 1820. It is generally regarded as being the best remaining example of …
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View of Blackness Castle from the West Along the Coastal Path
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Lovely seaside village with food and restrooms....
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