Our coast has also been our first line of defence. This means around the UK coastline, we have the remains of castles and forts offering a glimpse into the country’s medieval and military past.
Location is everything, and visiting a castle will also get you out in some of the most spectacular and breathtaking locations.
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Brodie Castle was the ancestral home of Clan Brodie, and has a very well preserved central keep with two 5-storey Read more…
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Keiss Castle, which is now partially ruined, is located less than 1 mile north of Keiss village, on sheer cliffs, Read more…
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Cawdor Castle dates from the late 14th century, built as a private fortress by the Thanes of Cawdor. An ancient Read more…
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Walking the Great Glen Way is an incredible journey through some of Scotland’s most spectacular landscapes. This long-distance footpath stretches Read more…
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Inverness Castle sits high up overlooking the River Ness in Inverness. The castle you see today is a red sandstone Read more…
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The remote parish of Assynt in Sutherland has a long and varied history stretching back many thousands of years. Early Read more…
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Loch Linnhe is 50 km (31 miles) long and is one of Scotlands longest sea lochs. This is a small shingle Read more…
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Braemar Castle was built in 1628 in a commanding position overlooking the River Dee in the heart of the stunning Read more…
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Urquhart Castle is a ruined castle that is situated on a headland overlooking Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands. It Read more…
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Ballindalloch Castle is a preserved castle in the beautiful countryside of Speyside, north east Scotland. The castle is still owned Read more…
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Eilean Donan Castle is a 13th Century castle located at the meeting point of three sea lochs on the west Read more…
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The Castle of Mey is located on the north coast of Scotland, about 10 km (6 miles ) west of Read more…
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