Mansfield Castle is set on 3.5 acres of beautiful countryside. This Scotland castles architecture is right out of a fairytale. The inside has nineteen unique guestrooms and award winning cuisine to enjoy on you Scotland vacations.

Located about one hour from Inverness in Scotland’s highlands. 

Staying in Mansfield Castle is a wonderful place to stay on you Scotland vacations. All of there 19 rooms are en suite and some even have Jacuzzis. Most of these rooms have increasable views and the castle is fun to explore.

Above photo of Mansfield Castle by conner395

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Castle Levan dates back to the late 14th century when a tower was built, and then another was added to complete its typical Scottish L-plan in the 15th century. In the 1980s this Scotland castle was restored and won an award for being the best domestic restoration in Inverclyde in the late 80s. Castle Levan is the perfect place to stay on your historical Scotland vacations.

Located about 20 minutes from the Glasgow Airport and close to resorts and many fun Scotland vacations activities.

Castle Levan is a bed and breakfast castle with your choice of English or Scottish breakfast. You can also request dinner made in the castles kitchen. The castle staff try to accommodate whatever your needs are so just ask while making your reservations. 

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If your Scotland vacations take you near the Isle of Bute then you will find Kames Castle by Kames bay near the Isle of Bute.

It’s the cottages on the castle grounds that available for Scotland vacations not the castle itself, but don’t let the scare you off. Kames has five private cottages that you could enjoy. While there you can enjoy the gardens and wildlife. This is the perfect place for children to enjoy nature as well as a wonderful playhouse.

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Invercauld Caste is a fantasy castle that was built in 1874, and was the seat of the Clan Farquharson since the early 16th century. Once upon a time Queen Victoria visited Invercauld Castle often. If you enjoy antiques this is the perfect castle for your Scotland vacations, as it still has many of its original Victorian furnishings and art work.

You will find this castle between Braemar and Crathie on Royal Deeside in the Scotland’s highlands.

Spend your Scotland vacations in style like royalty. This castle sleeps 22 in luxury. They even have a nursery for up to 6. Guests of Invercauld Castle enjoy the wildlife and just exploring the surrounding wilderness

above photo of Invercauld castle by Abe Milne

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Fenton Tower is full of history to explore on your Scotland vacations. The site that this Scotland castle sits on has had a fortified to tower on it since the 11th century. The tower that sits there now was built in the mid 1500s by the son of the Lord Ruthven. Nearby you can explore an ancient burial site as well as the remains of the oldest Christian chapel in Scotland. 

You can easily find Fenton Tower while on your Scotland vacations as it is only 20 miles east of Edinburgh.

Fenton Tower is an exclusive residence with a wonderful staff that offers excellent service and exquisite food for 12 guests. Lots of fun activates can be enjoyed nearby like golf, fishing, and grouse hunting. This 5 star accommodation is perfect for a Scotland vacation.

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Scotland has a rich and sometimes bloody history. In the fight to become ruler, many magnificent fortifications were erected and then torn down, just to be built again even bigger. Many of Scotland’s castles have sections that were built at different times. And some were built on top of the existing castle to create snaking catacombs underneath. If you’re interested in history, archeology, and priceless antiques then a Scotland vacation is perfect for you.

Castle Ruins

There is nothing more interesting than castle ruins. It’s so easy to imagine things that took place there and what it would’ve been like to live in that harsh environment. So many of the ruined castles are crumbling because of attacks they suffered in the past. Just imagine the view from a high tower in St Andrews Castle, and the danger from the frigid environment and your enemies coming from underneath. Although this castle may not have housed royalty for long, it did become the principle administrative center for the Church of Scotland, before it became a notorious prison.

Castle Museums

Not all castles are in ruins. Luckily many castles have been kept in good repair and rebuilt over their history by loving owners. The history has been saved and is now on display for visitors to enjoy. Many of the families that owned and cared for their family castles have had to sell or donate their homes to others so that they could continue to be cared for and therefore share their family history with the masses. You can explore the former resident’s way of life throughout the ages. There are wonderful antiques not only from that location, but from the larger countryside nearby cities as well.

Castle Hotels

Staying a few nights in one of the many castle hotels is not just for history buffs. Many of the larger castle hotels have organized activities that the entire family can enjoy. The royalty that once lived in them were considered the leisure class. They had tons of time on their hands, and filled it with entertainment. Some of these fun accommodations offer fishing trips, hunting trips, equestrian riding, and of course tours of the castle complete with interesting stories and facts. When you take your Scotland vacation be sure to visit a castle or two, it will be well worth your time.

Above photo “Aldourie Castle – on the shore of Loch Ness Inverness Scotland” by conner395

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