The best castles for sale in 2009
Some jawdropping Scottish castles for sale came onto the market in 2009, from John O Groats to Ayrshire. Some sold quickly and others are still available.

Aberdeenshire castle steeped in history
Westhall Castle was a Scottish castle in Aberdeenshire in need of repair. We found it on the market in April and the property is currently under offer.
Scottish castle near Edinburgh in need of TLC
Dunimarle Castle, a stunning property in need of some TLC near Edinburgh was being offered in September and quickly sold.
Scottish castle with armour, shooting and a title
Midmar Castle had much to offer budding lairds back in February, including a title, but hasn't yet found the right buyer.
15th century castle near John O'Groats Ackergill Tower, a wonderful romantic old castle has stunning sea views and succeeded in charming a buyer over the summer.
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Historic Ayrshire castle in disrepair This fascinating Ayrshire property, Woodside Castle, comes with an arboretum, woodland and paddocks. It appeared on the market this spring and is still available.
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Tim Burton is selling the house he shared with Helena Bonham-Carter, a sublime home on the Thames that comes with three private islands
Mill House in Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire, might just be the perfect English country home.
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Puffins and shearwaters, skuas and terns, gannets and gulls and guillemots and wings, these are a few of our favourite things (seabirds)
From a heroic long-distance swimmer to a producer of spectacularly eerie sound effects, the seabirds seen swooping and diving over British waters have all manner of singular skills.