Rait Castle
Very ruinous castle near Nairn that needs attention if it not to slump into ruin and total dilapidation
Aberdeenshire in Scotland is particularly famous for an extraordinary number of fabulous castles, some of which have been inhabited for at least 600 years. Set out on an interesting Castle Trail that will help you explorethe glorious past and the dramatic stories of 17 of Aberdeenshire’s most famous castles.
Very ruinous castle near Nairn that needs attention if it not to slump into ruin and total dilapidation
Keep of the Comyns/Cummings built around 1419. Rebuilt in 1450 by royal architect Robert Cochrane and probably inhabited until mid 17th century. Now ruinous and barely existent
Striking ruined castle in atmospheric locaion beside the North Sea near Cruden Bay. Brilliant for family picnic and hide and seek
Tower House splendidly remodelled by Robert Adam in 1782. Wedding venue with self-catering apartments. Can be walked around outside
Fake castle built in 1863 by Sir James Matheson (of Jardine Matheson fame) who resettled crofters to take the land.It has undergone a huge refurbishment.
Ruined 13th century castle near Salen on the East coast of Mull in ruinous and dangerous state on headland.
Isolated tower castle on south coast of Mull near Lochbuie overlooking the sea. In ruinous state but still impressive overlooking quiet and isolated sandy beach. Sea Eagles often nest in the hillside above the beach.
C16 castle built from monastery stone for Bishop of Argyll on east coast of Kintyre. You can actually stay in the castle courtesy of Landmark Trust.
C15th Castle near Turriff in excellent condition with long, interesting history. Two bedrooms available for B&B so great opportunity to stay.
Excavated in the 1980s to its present state. Bronze and iron age on the coast north of Golspie. Large circulcar broch that is well worth a quick explore on a striking site beside the coast.
Remote and picturesque castle hidden away in North West Lochaber on its own tidal island.
Lovely pink 16th century castle near Banff that is now a B&B and a very sumptious and historical one with excellent art on the walls.
The visitor guide to the amazing ring of standing stones at Callanish on Lewis in the Outer Hebrides.
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