I could not even imagine how many Scotland castles are available to tour, so here is a short list of interesting castles to get you started. Check back for additional castles in the future.

Balhousie Castle
Located near Perth
Balhousie Castle dates back to the 15th century. This Scotland castle is now a museum where you will enjoy artifacts from local history, geology, and wildlife.

Cawdor Castle
Located near Inverness
This castle first started in the early 14th century. On a tour of Caedor castle will let you back in time to see what it was like to be an early resident.

Duart Castle
Located on the Isle of Mull
You can take a ferry to the island and then a buss to the castle if you would like to get the full experience. Duart castle was built around the 13th century.

Edinburgh Castle
Located in Edinburgh
The most important and popular of Scotland’s castles, and simply a must see. This spot has been inhabited since before the 1100s.

Fasque Castle
Located north of Fettercairn
Fasque Castle was built in the early 1800s and is still the residence of the ancestors of a former prime minister. Parts of the castle are open to tours.

Glamis Castle
Located near Forfar
Built before the 1400, this castle is still a favorite of royals. Glamis castle is a castle straight out of fairy tails.

Hermitage Castle
Located near Roxburghshire
Although this castle is in ruins it can still be toured. Guests feel that this castle is bleak and depressing.

Kellie Castle
Located neer Patentee
Both the castle and gardens are open to the publick. The oldest parts of this castle date back to mid 1300s.

Castle of Mey
Located near Caithness
Built in the late 1500’s. Castle of Mey was the home of the Queen Mother, will be open in 2009 for tours.

Rothesay Castle
Located on the Isle of Bute
Dates back to before the 1100 by Vikings. This castle is mostly in ruins but can be toured.

Above photo of Inverness Castle Scotland by conner395

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