Scottish castles

Country Life explores the splendid strongholds of Scotland.

By Agnes Stamp Published 10 June 13

This part of a 16th century Scottish tower house near Aberdeen has been converted into an excellent property

By Holly Kirkwood Published 1 May 13

A stunning castle estate with additional accommodation and sporting potential has come onto the market in Scotland

By Holly Kirkwood Published 19 February 13

This wonderful 14th century castle keep has seven cottages and 20 acres of land with a great deal of potential on the Isle of Bute

By Holly Kirkwood Published 24 December 12

This little island in Loch Fyne is for sale as part of the Castleton Estate in Argyll and has planning permission for a cottage

By Holly Kirkwood Published 13 September 12

This stunning historic Scottish castle has extensive accommodation, secret passages, an Adam wing, 131 acres and miles of double bank fishing

By Holly Kirkwood Published 1 November 11

The ancestral home of the Blair family for over 900 years, Blair Castle is one of the most important houses in Scotland

By Country Life Published 19 May 11

This stunning Scottish castle in Aberdeenshire is built to the traditional Z-plan but in miniature

By Holly Kirkwood Published 18 May 11

This is a spectacular opportunity to buy a cottage with planning permission for extension, with 360° elevated views over Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle

By Holly Kirkwood Published 26 December 10

This recently refurbished Georgian house sits in an enviable position just a few miles from Plockton and Eilean Donan castle in the Highlands

By Holly Kirkwood Published 20 December 10

Many properties for sale in Scotland this summer have romantic heritage and intriguing tales to tell

By Country Life Published 12 August 10

It’s the first time ever on the market for this residential estate just twelve miles from Edinburgh with an impressive Scots Baronial property as its heart

By Holly Kirkwood Published 30 July 10

Two castles on the market in Scotland have still not found a buyer - perhaps now is the time to make a cheeky offer?

By Holly Kirkwood Published 25 March 10

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.

By Holly Kirkwood Published 27 December 09

An old Scottish shooting lodge on the banks of Loch Seaforth on the Isle of Harris is for sale

By Holly Kirkwood Published 3 December 09

Dunimarle Castle is a wonderful castle which occupies a fantastic position near Edinburgh, although the interior does need some TLC

By Holly Kirkwood Published 14 September 09

A stunning, historic castle near Glasgow in Scotland has come onto the market with 60 acres of land

By Holly Kirkwood Published 17 July 09

A breathtakingly romantic 15th century Scottish castle which stands on the shore just 15 miles south of John O’Groats has come onto the market

By Holly Kirkwood Published 5 May 09

An historic Scottish castle in need of some TLC has come onto the market in Aberdeenshire

By Holly Kirkwood Published 1 April 09