Scotland´s Castles

Edinburgh Castle has been involved in many historical conflicts, from the Wars of Scottish Independence in the 14th century, up to the Jacobite Rising of 1745, and has been besieged, both successfully and unsuccessfully, on several occasions. From the later 17th century, the castle became a military base, with a large garrison.



Dunbeath Castle stands on a rocky peninsula at Dunbeath in the Highlands of Scotland and is still occupied today. Although a castle has stood here since the 15th century, the present building is of mainly 17th century origin, with 19th century extensions.



Skibo Castle, location for Madonna's wedding to Guy Richie.



Eilean Donan Castle in Dornie in the Highlands of Scotland, is one of Scotland's most photograhed monuments.




Urquhart Castle sits beside Loch Ness in the Highlands of Scotland, between Fort William and Inverness. Though extensively ruined, it was in its day one of the largest strongholds of medieval Scotland. It is near this castle that the majority of Nessie (Loch Ness Monster) sightings occur.



Glamis Castle, one of the possible locations for Macbeth's castle, is situated beside the village of Glamis in Angus. Glamis Castle was the childhood home of Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, best known as the Queen Mother. Her second daughter, Princess Margaret, was born there.



Hermitage Castle is a bleak and imposing 14th century fortress in the Scottish Borders. It's associated with the legend of Thomas of Ercildoune, who saved the local inhabitants from Baron de Soulis.

Kilchurn Castle is a ruined 15th century structure on the northeastern end of Loch Awe, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Today, its picturesque setting and romantic state of decay make it one of the most photographed structures in Scotland.