The Top 11 Castles around Newton
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 11
beautiful castles to choose from around Newton. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Newton. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 11, 2025
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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Cammo House Ruins and Tower
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To the west of the housing area there is the former estate of Cammo House. The house was built for John Menzies in 1693, and the surrounding parkland was laid …
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Linlithgow Palace
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Linlithgow Palace was built from 1424 and is best known as the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots (8 December 1542 - 8 February 1587). The palace fell into decline …
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Bronze Horse Statue at Dalmeny House
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The home of King Tom and the Centurions.
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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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Dunfermline Abbey and Palace
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Dunfermline Palace and Abbey are the remains of a great Benedictine abbey founded by Queen Margaret in the 11th century.
Beginning as a priory founded by Malcolm’s wife, Queen Margaret, …
Beginning as a priory founded by Malcolm’s wife, Queen Margaret, …
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Lauriston Castle
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Tours are by appointment only. The grounds are nice to walk around and there is some parking available and a cafe.
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Midhope Castle
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The builder of Midhope Castle, which was built in the late 16th century, is Alexander Drummond of Midhope of the Drummond clan. It later passed to the Earls of Linlithgow …
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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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Dalmeny House
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"Dalmeny House (...) is a Gothic revival mansion located in an estate close to Dalmeny on the Firth of Forth, in the north-west of Edinburgh, Scotland. It was designed by …
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View of Rosyth Castle
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You can't access this castle - it's sitting behind fences of a private business and doesn't appear to be operating as a tourist site.
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