CASTLES & ICONS
Eilean Donan Castle
Island castle near Dornie at the meeting point of three sea lochs, connected to the mainland by a stone bridge.
Dornie · Kyle of Lochalsh
Scotland Specials
Special Scotland Experiences: Train Journeys, Castles & Whisky
5 · Special Scotland experiences: Royal Scotsman, the Jacobite steam train, castles, and whisky trails. Find locations and starting points in the details for each option.
COASTAL CASTLE
Dunnottar Castle
Expansive fortress ruins set on a coastal cliff surrounded on three sides by the North Sea.
Stonehaven · Aberdeenshire
CASTLE & ESTATE
Balmoral Castle & Estate
Royal Highland estate with gardens, seasonal grounds access, and separately offered guided tours.
Ballater · Royal Deeside
CASTLE & GARDENS
Blair Castle & Hercules Garden
Combine Atholl family history and castle rooms with a visit to the extensive gardens and grounds.
Blair Atholl · Perthshire
CASTLES & ICONS
Urquhart Castle
Medieval castle ruins on the western shore of Loch Ness featuring the Grant Tower, historic walls, and panoramic lake views.
Drumnadrochit · Loch Ness