Loch An Eilein Castle stands on a natural island just off the north-west shore of Loch An Eilein, deep in the Rothiemurchus Forest. The castle was built in the 13th …
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.
Occupying a prominent position above the town of Kingussie, Ruthven Barracks is a spectacular sight. The ruins are wonderfully well preserved and entrance is free. On a good day, a …
The castle was built in the 14th century as the seat of Sir William Drummond. The area had previously served King Robert II as a hunting ground. In the aftermath, …
Quaint castle ruins on the northeastern shore of the beautiful Loch Awe, which can be visited for free. The upper observation deck was closed during our visit in May 2018. …
Inverlochy Castle was founded in the 13th century on the site of an earlier fort. The castle, which played a part in Scottish and English history during the civil wars …
From the main road, you can't see much of the castle, although the white building is immediately noticeable as soon as you pass through the greenery. To truly see the castle, you really have to visit it.
A very nice castle which is worth exploring. The castle is the seat of the Dukes of Argyll, which lives upstairs. Very beautiful are the Highland cattle grazing in front …
Invergarry Castle is situated in an atmospheric setting overlooking Loch Oich. The castle was built between 1610-40 by Donald Mac Angus, eighth chief of Clan MacDonell of Glengarry. The castle …
A Norman-style square castle located right next to the road. Interesting information boards. There's little excuse not to take a break and absorb a little history. Nice gravel paths ascend …